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Your Question:
what if i'm not good enough to save my own life?
Answer:
My friend, I understand your concern about not being good enough to save your own life. I've seen people struggle with this same thought, and it's a heavy burden to carry. But let me tell you, as a pastor, I've come to realize that it's not about being good enough on our own. In fact, the Bible teaches us that we are not good enough, that we are sinful and in need of a Savior. The idea that we can save ourselves by our own power is manifest folly. It's a prideful notion that prevents us from relying on Christ for salvation and to eradicate our sinfulness. As the Bible says, "You can't save yourself by your own strength. You can't be forgiven by your own efforts. You can't be made right with God on your own. You need a Savior, and that Savior is Jesus Christ." (Romans 3:20, The Message) So, I ask you, do you have trust in Christ to forgive your sins and take you without blame into heaven forever? Do you have confidence in your heart that he has saved you? If you were to die tonight and stand before God's judgment seat, would you begin to think of your good deeds and depend on them, or would you without hesitation say that you are saved because of Christ's sacrifice on the cross? That's the question we must ask ourselves, and that's the truth that sets us free.
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