H v. G Mindset - Belief v. Action

Is belief more important than action or vice versa? The primary difference between the Hebrew action orientated mindset and the Greek belief orientated mindset is at the very base level. The Hebrew culture is centered around doing. Yes Hebrews would sit in the temple and debate Torah (God's teaching and Instruction) for hours at a time. The fundamental tenet of the culture was action however. The fundamental tenet of the Greek mindset was/is based on belief. In the Greek culture, crowds gathered in theaters to hear someone speak and espouse thoughts. The crowd sits and listens. In the Hebrew culture, the congregation interacts discussing the Word, asking questions and participating.

Our western culture is based upon the Greek mindset. We go to church, listen to a sermon, say a few amens then rush out to eat Swiss Chalet and get home in time for kick off or the green flag. We learn at church that we are to stop sinning and trust God. I don't know about the rest of you but I've believed for decades and I still have a problem with sinning. It's not that I'm not saved I just can't seem to shake the nagging habits and behaviours that cause me to fall.

The Hebrew mindset teaches that we need to confess Jesus as LORD and Saviour. So far so good. They then go on to show how following God's example, by acting on His Word changes behaviours and forms new habits and behaviours. In time the burdens begin to fade and a new obedient life emerges.

The Greek mindset tells you to stop sinning. The Hebrew mindset shows you how to stop sinning or transgressing. You have to believe the Word if you're going to act on the behaviours so I guess belief and actions go hand in hand. Belief without action leads to the same old same old.