Discipleship forum - Your one thing?

You're absolutely right...at least ONE THING at a time. (we all have much more than just one thing, but its smart to tackle just one thing at a time)

It was like the snap of a finger the instant I was saved .... a whole bunch of my "things" (sins) disappeared.

But not all .... I still have a few "one things" I have not resolved.

If my salvation depends on me overcoming everything .... then I could never be saved.

That is why I need a Savior to take care of the loose ends.

I found one , nailed Him to a cross , speared his side and broke His legs , and let him hang there until he was dead.

My problem was solved.

It is funny this has come up, been thinking a lot about this subject myself. As Arnie said, when Christ grabbed me...so many things were instantaneously changed (and never seem to resurface) and a few things were definitely diminished, but these are the things I struggle with as they seem to want to "rear their ugly head" from time to time. Trying to capture every thought and bring it into subjection to Christ is truly something that I am utterly dependent on Him for. One thing is for sure...as long as I struggle...I will always remember who I was before Christ took hold of me.

Just my two cents from where I view it now. Thanks for bringing it up, sometimes its nice to know others struggle also...Christians are supposed to be too busy being Holy and smiling to struggle. :mellow:

Men who entertain in their hearts and minds that which isn’t of God, wonder off the reservation. And a child of God that has wondered off the reservation is rendered ineffective in the matters pertaining to the Lord God. Doesn’t really change the child’s salvation status though.
Hence like even Jesus who was confronted with "if you are the Son of God then" even though there was no doubt in Him, because if there was, Satan would have found it. That’s what was being attempted by the enemy, Satan couldn’t change who He is, but Satan would try to render Jesus ineffective if Jesus had doubt that He was the Beloved Son of God in whom His Father stated He was well pleased.

Therefore exposure to the efforts of the enemy is constant, until the duty in the flesh is complete in the Lord’s eyes. Sometimes it's at bay, sometimes in your face, it’s all the same. Walk with the Lord, and He will walk with you.