I AM a sinner. Iam a saved, forgiven sinner, But a sinner none-the-less.
I AM NOT:
A savior.
Perfect.
Sufficient on my own.
A judge of people’s hearts.
Good.
Strong.
. . .
Sometimes, when I talk about trying to live better, I give the wrong impression. I cannot make myself better. If I could, I would not need a Savior.
Does this mean I should give up? Heaven forbid!
What should I do then?
I should accept myself as I am, while letting God make me better.
I should make sure any attempt to do anything is powered by the holy Spirit (lest I swell with pride).
IOW -I should stop trying to make myself better and just get closer to Jesus, so He can make me more like Him.
I should stop ‘trying’ to be holy and be holy. Jesus took my sin and gave me His righteousness. I am holy because He is holy, not due to any of my pitiful efforts.
I should let Jesus meet others where they are, just like He did me.
I should love as He loves. . .
I should see as He sees. . .
I should cling to Him so closely He can’t turn around without running into me. . .
Guess what?
Its not about me. It’s not about you. It’s about Jesus!
God forgive me for getting caught up in phariseeism, pride and selfrighteousness.
The solution to everything = time spent with Christ!
Forgive me, dear readers, if I ever imply anything else!
Mar 02, 2012 @ 21:21:18
I try…try…try….and fail…fail…fail. We need His life and power in us.
Mar 06, 2012 @ 23:49:21
Yup – that’s the point – the one we miss so often 🙂
Self Righteousness « bummyla
Mar 06, 2012 @ 16:29:09
Mar 06, 2012 @ 23:48:59
Thank you for stopping by, bummyla. Angie