On Troubles Getting the Spark of Faith

 Faith without works is dead, faith without sanctification is dead, faith without holiness is dead. Seems like trouble getting spark with fouled plugs. The list might be increased. I think the Holy Spirit provides all three to the elect, and those predetermined in the right degree. If one is using the three to evaluate the condition of the faith of another, one must be very careful. David and Peter had their moments, yet Judas seemed o.k. outwardly to most perhaps, except Christ.

I think there is subjectivity present in evaluating all three elements. Though true in-themselves, what is wisdom to man is foolishness to God. Conformity to particular holy rites and relics' could be counterproductive at times to spiritual health.