There should always be cause for concern. I think it the height of hubris when essentially all Christians naturally assume they are destined for heaven. The warning Jesus gave is rather terrifying when you think about it, when you honestly realize the implications of 'Many are called, few are chosen'. Throughout history, Christians have been certain and assured of their place in heaven--people who in our eyes now were highly immoral.
I would rather err on the side that I have not done enough, than expect God should recognize my magnificence, that He should revel in my good deeds. I tend to think of it like a football game: you can play by all the rules, and still lose.
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Date: 2006-05-12 01:23 am (UTC)I would rather err on the side that I have not done enough, than expect God should recognize my magnificence, that He should revel in my good deeds. I tend to think of it like a football game: you can play by all the rules, and still lose.