So true.
I came across a meme both in church sunday and then here at freerepublic that gave me pause. That is, it was about “counting the cost” of being a Christian and the diligent work required to stay the course.
Yet salvation is described as a free gift.
I have to keep going back to the concept that, as a Christian, I don’t strive to do good to keep my salvation, since if that is even possible, then I am saved by my own works.
Rather, I’m saved, regardless of how good I am. However, 1 Cor 3: 10-15 kicks in.
“Rather, I’m saved, regardless of how good I am.”
God selects His biggest screw ups for His most important work...
Look at Moses as he was a murderer before God said, “You will lead my people out of Egypt.”
Or Saul who was persecuting and killing Christians before he became Paul, the greatest evangelist in the New Testament era....
I guess there is hope for me after all!!!
“However, 1 Cor 3: 10-15 kicks in”
Thank you for reminding me of that one. It is very accurate.
In our soul, sin creates wounds that become obstacles to Love. (thus we must Love our neighbor and go and resolve any obstacles to Love with them before we go and worship.)
Just as LOVE is the glue that holds our soul together, holes in our soul where Love do not exist creates darkness within us and weakens our foundation.
Higher levels of consciousness such as Jesus and God will always be perceived as “LIGHT” from a lower level. (same thing is true of electrons in atomic theory as described by Neals Bohr) This is due to the inherent energy in the higher consciousness. When a lower consciousness thought such as fear or anger is placed in this higher consciousness, it bursts into flames and is transmutation process gives off fire and heat. (It’s the reason why giving a prayerful blessing to an evil person is like placing hot coals upon their heads.. (I forget the scripture reference) and the reason the three purified souls were not harmed when thrown into the fire while the guards were killed in the OT)
I actually see this when a prayerful healing takes place. It often looks like a bug flying into one of those bug zapper lights when the sparks fly.
There are many levels of Light or consciousness... angels are not as bright as the Holy Spirit which is not as bright as Jesus who is not as bright as God. When I see/feel the portal open up for a deceased person to cross over it is so bright and powerful that it gives me pure bliss beyond words.