(October 1, 2013 at 2:10 pm)SavedByGraceThruFaith Wrote: As to the sanctimonious, the saved do not believe that they deserve heaven at all.
No true Scotsman fallacy, and doesn't matter what 'opinion' you have of yourself or others. Odin is the only god, sorry, but you can't party in Valhalla tonight. How very christian of you for "believing that they [don't] deserve heaven". And FYI, you're sanctimonious. Where does that leave you?
Quote:But they believe that God has provided mercy through Jesus Christ crucified for our sins.
Believe, believe. How about knowing?
Quote:I agree that God does not save the sanctimonious. If you have not read the gospel accounts, Jesus Christ had the harshest condemnation for the sanctimonious. You would probably agree with Jesus Christ and his view on the self righteous hypocrites.
Oh, I can agree with J-boy (just I much as I agree that Dumbledore made a wonderful point in saying: "To the well organized mind, death is but the next great adventure." ), the hilarity is that you don't see your own hypocrisy. Now how was that pot/kettle thing put in the bible.. Oh, I remember: "Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?".
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura
