“I was taught that you start out with a clean slate after baptism - so if you were to die you WOULD go right to heaven. Once you receive First Holy Communion, then Confirmation, it’s each person’s duty to keep the grace balanced in your “soul account”. Do good deeds, go to Mass, take Communion, etc., all add grace to the account.”
The Great Roman Hamster Wheel of Self-Righteousness, that leads to hell.
Inflicted on those who are sincere and wish they could have the assurance of eternal life, but do not know to turn to Him and accept His Gift of grace.
Hey Rome, you had one job
Yeah, but remember, it’s hard to extort money from people who have assurance of salvation!