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I have found that the main thing that keeps me in-line is the fear of God. It keeps what I say and do in check. Problem is, what fear can you have when you cannot lose the ultimate goal as to why anyone would become a Christian?

Oh... so salvation is a goal????

I thought the goal was to win lost souls to Christ and store up our treasures in heaven.

How can we pursue the goal God commissioned us with if we are still trying to win the battle He already won for us on the cross???

There are PLENTY of reasons and things to fear to keep us in line without constantly regurgitating the milk of salvation for others to see as nothing more than a weakness of our own faith. God's blessings can quickly turn to punishment in our lives, and being ready for His return is what we should be focusing on... not our fear of death and hell. Such a harbored fear is nothing less than a badge of defeat in the eyes of the lost... and makes the promise you share with the lost sinner a completely empty one.

How can we pursue the goal God commissioned us with if we are still trying to win the battle He already won for us on the cross???

Oh VERY nicely said. Amen!