I noticed lately how I say I give things over to God but if He doesn't do what I think He should or in the amount of time I think He should do it in, I kind of freak out. Kind of the opposite of faith, now isn't it?
Today I had a swing set revival and it was good. Not a revival of the swing set, the swing is fine. I mean God spoke (not out loud - don't commit me yet) to me of His sovereignty. I can not fix a thing. The only good thing in me is Jesus.
I had an old friend from school tell me not to worry about the way she was living, she got saved when she was a kid and once saved always saved.
I know, am I going to be brave enough to go there? You're wondering aren't you? So am I. Help me out here.
I definitely believe in eternal security. I do not believe that my name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life with a pencil. It's written in blood and blood stains and it doesn't wash out.
Okay here it comes.
However,
if I am truly saved, if I have complete faith in Christ alone, am I capable of living in blatant sin without being convicted? Am I able to twist God's grace in such a way as to say now I'm saved I will do whatever? And why would I want to - For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually (living by The Spirit of God, 1 Cor 2:14-3:3) minded is life and peace. If you live after the flesh, you shall die: but if you through the Spirit mortify the deeds of the body, you shall live. (Romans 8:7 and 13)
Is it possible to be in sin? Oh yes, of course! I promise I outdo all of you. But will I stay in sin?...
Anyway, is God telling us in the verses above and really in the first 14 verses of Romans 8 that I will live what I believe? Not, live one way and try to teach my child another way.
Oh gracious, am I coming across wrong? You never can tell with these things. You can't hear my voice or see my face. I do not mean to direct condemnation or judgment toward her, these are just some things I started to think about.
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This is a toughie. I have seen many a osas vs. you'd-better-tow-the-line arguments play out on the forums I visit over the years. I definitely believe in the "P" of the tulip myself because I have seen it work in my own life.
As a new Christian let's just say, I really tested the limits of "freedom in Christ". If your friend is really saved, there will be conviction, eventually..The LORD is so patient with us!
Sad seeing professing Christians live in sin with apparently no conviction, isn't It? I've struggled with sin myself, but God always makes me miserable when I pursue it. My husband says my sensitivity to the Lord's conviction shows that my salvation is real.
Anyway, I have a friend who's active in church, and can present herself as being very devout. Yet on Facebook, her worldliness takes my breath away. I struggle to find the balance between following Christ's command not to judge, and yet exercising discernment.
I found your blog through Sola Sisters. Already, I feel I've found a kindred spirit!
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