Religion in the 21st Century

[Husar]

For me, this is one of the more confusing parts of Christian doctrine. If works can't save us, why should we even try to obey the commandments in the first place?

Because Jesus Christ is your role model as a Christian. You do it out of love for your lord and your savior. Everything you do, you do to show the people God's glory and grace. If you don't, then you're not truly fulfilled by the holy ghost or haven't given Jesus your life to the full extent.

That's sort of what I learned.