If we can get ahold of that, we can stop constantly trying to do what we cannot according to Scripture do - Judge. Not others, and not ourselves.
Like Paul, whether or not I see sin in myself doesn't really mean anything, because there may be sin I don't see. Jesus is the only qualified judge.
To think that we can parse God's gift of forgiveness according to our opinions and perceptions of ourselves and others is the highest form of hubris. For man to think he knows better than God! As if!!
Much love!
Much love!
Generally, where the believer becomes confused about "how am i saved, and how do i stay saved", is when they dont realize that discipleship, ..which is our walk AFTER we are
already and eternally = a
redeemed part of God's Spirit, is not WHY we are a part of God's Spirit..
So, the confused believer, is trying to do or maintain, by lifestyle (discipleship), what God has already FINISHED as "salvation".
So, that is the issue.
They, the confused believer, is not understanding that Discipleship, is not Salvation.
Discipelship is what we do, BECAUSE we are already a part of God's Spirit, = born again.
The confused believer does not understand that discipleship is the very same type of trying to do good, and be good, that could not save you to begin with......, as only the Grace of God, as provided AS the Blood of Jesus, has the Power to save and keep you saved.