That knowledge is a hope that we are His; being certain is presumptious.
It really is a quite different view, radically different.
I think I could say for both the RC and EO that a clear indication someone is not a saint is that they claim to be.
It is His desire that we know that we are His ... and that such knowledge is not at all presumptuous.
That knowledge is a hope that we are His; being certain is presumptious.
I wouldn't call it being certain of oneself ... I rather see it as having faith in God ... to do what He's promised.Hebrews 10:22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)