[P-Marlowe]

Even non-believers can follow the law written in their hearts by God to do good once in awhile. They won't consistently so as to be considered righteous in God's eyes.

So the key to self righteousness is consistently doing good?

The Rich young ruler had concistently done "good" his whole life. What did it buy him?

[jo kus]

So the key to self righteousness is consistently doing good?

The Rich young ruler had concistently done "good" his whole life. What did it buy him?

To be a disciple of Christ requires more than following rules, OR proclaiming yourself to be saved. It requires the total dedication of self to God. To love Him with ALL of your heart, mind and soul. We are called to "purchase the pearl with all that we have". "To die to self". You think you are dying to yourself when you make a one-time declaration and then "go on sinning, since Christ covers your sins with His righteousness"? Please.

The Rich Young Man was near the Kingdom - but the path is narrow, brother. No one can buy salvation - but the Rich Young man wasn't dedicated enough to give all he had - the love of money.

Regards