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Your Question:
Can I still be a good person even when I've made mistakes?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the weight of their mistakes. They feel like they've let themselves and others down, and they wonder if they can ever be good again. But the truth is, mistakes are a part of life, and it's how we respond to them that matters. We can either let them define us or use them as opportunities to learn and grow. In my own life, I've made mistakes, and I've seen my children make mistakes too. But as a parent, I've tried to teach them that mistakes are a chance to learn and become stronger. My son Joshua, for example, made a mistake in school last year, and at first, he was devastated. But we talked about it, and he learned from it. He's a better person because of it. And my daughter Rebecca, she's still learning, but she's getting better at making good choices. The key is to not let mistakes discourage us, but to use them as a chance to grow. As I reflect on my own life, I realize that I'm not perfect, and I've made mistakes too. But I've learned to be honest with myself and with God about those mistakes. I've learned to ask for forgiveness and to move forward. And I've learned that it's not about being good on my own, but about being good because of God's goodness in my life. As Jesus said, "No one is good except God alone." So, even when we make mistakes, we can still be good people because we're connected to God's goodness.
Sources:
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
depression
edward welch
why does god allow evil
clay jones
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