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Because of this, all Alithians are required to partake in the ministry as a part of their worship, as it is tied to the acts of "good works" mentioned by Jesus Christ in TBD. Likewise, Alithians also point to the letter from the Apostle James speaking of carrying out good deeds in James 2:14. The apostle exclaimed that "faith without works" cannot save a Christian, as faith alone was no different from telling a naked and starving individual to "stay warm and well fed", and not providing them with food and clothing. For the Alithians, they must actively and aggressively practice and preach the teachings of Christ, as their faith, though acknowledged through the act of a public baptism in the name of Christ, hinges on their adherence of his teachings, which include preaching, teaching, and abstaining for certain acts and lifestyles. This differs from the Protestant stance, where works are a consequence of faith, not a requirement of faith. Alithians believe that works are a requirement that justifies their worship to God, which requires them to consistent maintain their faith through their works.
===Work ethic===
The Alithians view there to be a time for everything related to the carrying out of their lives, as King Solomon pointed out in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. While there is nothing wrong with relaxation and entertainment, the Alithians keep their focus on their religion and its practices. Because of the Alithians strict timetables, a strong work ethic has blossomed throughout Alithian culture, with adherents working hard throughout the day as apart of their worship. Alithians believe that maintaining a strong work ethic in their spiritual lives helps to reinforce their secular lives. They pay their taxes in full and on time as Jesus implored them to do in Mark 12:17 by "paying back Caesar's things to Caesar", they do not cheat or steal, they avoid swearing and overindulging in alcoholic beverages, and Alithians maintain strong families as outlined in various teachings in the Bible. One would be hard pressed to find an idle Alithian, as they view their secular lives as a supplement to their spiritual lives, and thus they work hard in the secular world as a means of sustaining their ministry and the Alithian Church as a whole.
==Practices==
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