ACC ~ Matthew 21 v22

YOU WILL RECEIVE, IF YOU HAVE FAITH

CHRYSOSTOM: That you might learn that it was for the disciples’ sakes that this was done, that he might train them in confidence, listen to what he said afterward: “You also shall do greater things, if you are willing to believe and to be confident in prayer.” [1] All this was done for their sakes, that they might not be afraid and tremble at plots against them. He repeated this to enable them to cleave to prayer and faith. For you shall not only do this, but you shall also remove mountains; and many more things you shall do, being confident in faith and prayer. THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW, HOMILY 67.2. [2]

[1] Jn 14:12.

[2] PG 58:634; NPNF 1 10:410.

FAITH NURTURES GOOD WORKS

INCOMPLETE WORK ON MATTHEW: “And whatever you ask in prayer with faith, you will receive.” God gives the grace of faith, but humanity nourishes and strengthens it. Faith then causes one to abstain from evil and to do good works. The more you abstain from evil and follow the good, the stronger you will make your faith. The less you abstain from evil, however, and the more you neglect good works, the weaker your faith will become. HOMILY 39. [1]

[1] PG 56:846-47.