Social Action?

What is the place of social action in the ministry of the church?  Where do we draw the line so as to avoid the misunderstanding that salvation and favor from the Lord is earned?

on making the Church pure again!

The Puritan movement emphasized Christianity to be more than just an intellectual agreement to a certain set of beliefs, rather it has to be accepted as a way of life.  Evidently, this movement was too strict to the point that people viewed God to be angry and judgmental. 

Describe how the church today could apply "puritanism" while maintaining biblical and sound theological position regarding God and Christianity.

on Martin Luther

"I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe.  Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God.  Amen."

    -Martin Luther-