Not to be rude but this is a stupid, flippant remark.
Becky
Nope. Just a simple way to point out the silliness of the pure OSAS position. This line seems to imply "sure, you may stray, but you are guaranteed to come back". Some OSAS types think you'll just never stray... which has it's own problems.
It is a done deal, that is why I do my best to please Him.
Not to be rude, but I do my best to please Him because of who He is. He is worthy of honor and glory and praise and worship apart from saving my soul. It is the love of a child for the Father. "Gratitude" is not an adequate motivation. If God has to do something for you to earn your love?
"We love Him because He first loved us." -1 John 4:19