[ShadowAce]

But you had the wisdom and innate goodness not to reject that gift...

No more than anyone else. The grace that brings salvation has appeared to all men.

[armydoc]

No more than anyone else

If it is up to you to accept salvation, then by definition you are distinguishing yourself from those that reject. Call it wisdom or goodness or anything else; your position necessitates an innate difference between you and someone who rejects