[Ping-Pong]

Therefore, my side does not believe it is OK to go out and do whatever we want. That isn't what Christianity teaches, so we don't believe it.

I think that those desires to "go out and do whatever" don't exist after you accept Christ. You may still slip up and do something not very Christian (bad word, unkind thought, etc.) but the desire to do things just isn't there (maybe it's just my age talking).

[Forest Keeper]

I think that those desires to "go out and do whatever" don't exist after you accept Christ. You may still slip up and do something not very Christian (bad word, unkind thought, etc.) but the desire to do things just isn't there (maybe it's just my age talking).

I agree with you because you are talking about the fruits of a heart that was really, truly changed. I also think that getting into God's word is extremely important. The basics of salvation are easy enough for a child to understand, but the strength and wisdom it takes to continue to persevere I think come from God sanctifying us. Part of that is growing in knowledge of scripture, imo.