(January 6, 2018 at 10:08 pm)vulcanlogician Wrote: But then isn't asking for forgiveness a matter of timing? What if you live an incredibly moral life, then screw up badly -- but you die before you can reflect on your deeds and ask for forgiveness. Seems like bad luck to be in this situation.
Good timing > good moral behavior seems to be the takeaway.
I believe it is about repentance, and I think it is a misunderstanding to view repentance as merely asking for forgiveness. I don't think that it is a balance sheet or that good timing need be involved.
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If I am shown my error, I will be the first to throw my books into the fire. - Martin Luther
