David Miller wrote: <<..I feel free of sin. Some people think I'm arrogant and self righteous, but I see that this is the work of Christ in me, taking sin out of my life. >>
Gary wrote: > your idea of 'perfection ... is your own > philosophy, has nothin' to do with Scripture; It is solidly found in Scripture, such as the books of Hebrews, Philippians, and 1 John, and Matthew 5. I learned this from reading the Scriptures, and I have found that many other men, such as John Wesley, also learned it from reading the Scriptures. Gary wrote: > e.g., (so) how can this (ff.) be true while > you refuse to 'confess' sin? I do NOT refuse to confess sin. How many times must I repeat that one receives forgiveness when one confesses his sin? What I do not do is make up the foolish notion that I have sinned in many ways every day in ways unknown to me. Some people confess unknown sins. I don't believe in that. That is self abasement, and is a sin in itself. Whatever is not of faith is sin. I believe and trust in Jesus to take care of sin in my life. Have you ever experienced forgiveness as the result of confessing your sin? Aren't you set free of it? Don't you feel freedom from the guilt associated with it? The last time I confessed my sin was about 13 months ago. I had stepped outside of following the Holy Spirit, was chastised for it, and repented of it. Even though in my mind I know that I sinned 13 months ago, I feel free of it, as if I had never sinned, and by God's grace I will never repeat that sin again. I've been tempted several times, but I turn away from it immediately as the voice of the Spirit is crystal clear and I will not be deceived again (God willing -- by the grace of God). Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
