Biblical Answer

The Problem of Self-Justification

The question of not being good enough to save our own lives is a common one. Many people think that if they live a good life and their good deeds outweigh their bad ones, they should be saved. However, Jesus sets the bar even higher. He demands that we love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love our neighbors as ourselves (Mark 12:30-31). This is a much higher standard than simply being good.

The Sovereignty of God

The Bible teaches that God is sovereign over all creation. This means that God has the power to save us, even if we don't feel good enough. In Matthew 18:18, Jesus gives His disciples authority to bind and loose in heaven and on earth. This means that we have the power to stop evil and permit good, not just in our own lives, but also in the lives of others. However, this authority is not based on our own goodness, but on the authority of Jesus Christ.

The Importance of Faith

To be saved, we don't need to be good enough. We need to have faith in Jesus Christ. The Bible teaches that we are dead in our transgressions and sins, and that we need to be made alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:1-3). This is not based on our own goodness, but on the work of God in our lives. We need to put our trust in Jesus Christ, and let Him save us, even if we don't feel good enough. As the Bible says, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9).