Now, don't get me wrong, I understand that the reprobate can never merit Heaven. But that doesn't mean that he never does anything good.
Sure. It's the difference between the dog fetching your slippers and your son getting them for you. One is by a creature, the other by a child out of love for his father. You view the same action in different ways. Both are objectively "good" but one merits nothing.
I know I said I don't dwell on this but since I'm bored "a OSAS child. Nothing here about fetching the slippers out of fear of being disowned or not allowed in the house, just a simple OUT OF LOVE". I like it:').