More of Philippians :)

In regards to Philippians  2:12-13.

¹² Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; ¹³ for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. NKJV (my personal favorite for translations)

Working out your salvation (katergazesthe*) does not mean you have to work for your salvation. God forbid! That would put the completed work of the cross that Christ did for us to not. However it does mean diligently take your walk with Jesus serious and take pains to see you are following Jesus closely. With utmost care we take our salvation seriously. This does not omit that there are all kinds of times a Christian goes through on this journey. Indeed after reading, "Pilgrim's Progress" and "Hinds Feet on High Places." my view was illuminated tenfold! Worthy books to read. 


* http://concordances.org/greek/katergazesthe_2716.htm