"...if anyone makes the assistance of grace depend on the humility or obedience of man and does not agree that it is a gift of grace itself that we are obedient and humble, he contradicts the Apostle who says, "What have you that you did not receive?" (1 Cor. 4:7), and, "But by the grace of God I am what I am" (1 Cor. 15:10). (Council of Orange: Canon 6)
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There is such a thing as false faith - a temporary excitement and affection for Christ - something that to outward observance, looks exactly like the real thing. But Jesus is never fooled by it as He makes clear in John chapter 6. Here's a brief article on it here. - JS