No matter what we say or do, we cannot change this simple truth. We are saved by what we believe, not by what we do. The bible is very plain about how salvation comes from God.
8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. 10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good. Ephesians 2:8-10 NLT
While we are taught this it seems we forget this simple truth way too often. We think we have to do stuff to please God. And then when we have done whatever is good, we will make a statement like this: "God owes me for this one." What a mockery of the death of Jesus is that kind of a statement. God owes us nothing. But He has given us everything.
The simple truth is such that even the simplest mind can comprehend it. You see when you believe that Jesus Christ came to this world and died for your sin it will change you. There is no choice but to confess him because you do know the truth.
If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved Romans 10:9 NLT
How confused and defeated we can easily become it we for one minute think that we must do something to please God. And how lax we become if we forget for one minute what we believe. When you believe you will become what He calls you to be.
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