hazlin on Nostr: Okay, time for a quote... [goes to find book] """ In The Lives of the Fathers there ...
Okay, time for a quote... [goes to find book]
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In The Lives of the Fathers there is a narrative about Arsenius. I referred to it earlier. Although Arsenius had lived for a long time in the greatest sanctity and self-denial, he sill began to fear and grieve deeply when he sensed that death was not far off. When he was asked why he feared death although he had spent his entire life in saintliness and had served God continually, he replied that he had indeed lived blamelessly according to the judgement of men, but that the judgements of God were different from those of men. With his saintliness and asceticism this man attained nothing except a fear and a horror of death. If he was saved, it was necessary that he lose all his own righteousness and trust only in the mercy of God, saying: "I believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, our Lord, who suffered, was crucified, and died for my sins."
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As of late, I've spent a lot of time around people who think that you need to be a good representation of Jesus for the world to see. But, the danger is clear, which we can find in another quote :D
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On the other hand, the self-righteous, who refrain from sins outwardly and seem to live blameless and religious lives, cannot avoid a presumption of confidence and righteousness, which cannot coexist with faith in Christ.
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>cannot avoid a presumption of confidence and righteousness<
Those who are self-righteous, always claim otherwise, they do not even believe that they are self-righteous. But, the self-righteousness is never in the affirmation of ideology, but in the actions one takes.
There is a reason why the historical account of Arsenius rings so true, even today. In the coldly sobering times, like when death draws near, and you have no audience nor distraction, the truth is there, you have been a Christian for years, maybe decades, but you are still evil, and petty, and weak. Does God really Justify the unrighteous, the ungodly?
Now, when you are not in such a dire moment, is the time to find out. Not from me, but from Jesus Himself. Eternal Live can start now, by talking to Jesus, and having Him talk to you. To know Jesus and Jehovah, this is Eternal Life.
They aren't waiting for you to fix yourself, especially if you are a Christian, you'll need their care and love in all things.
Good night friends,
Jesus has risen, and all will be made right.
"""
In The Lives of the Fathers there is a narrative about Arsenius. I referred to it earlier. Although Arsenius had lived for a long time in the greatest sanctity and self-denial, he sill began to fear and grieve deeply when he sensed that death was not far off. When he was asked why he feared death although he had spent his entire life in saintliness and had served God continually, he replied that he had indeed lived blamelessly according to the judgement of men, but that the judgements of God were different from those of men. With his saintliness and asceticism this man attained nothing except a fear and a horror of death. If he was saved, it was necessary that he lose all his own righteousness and trust only in the mercy of God, saying: "I believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, our Lord, who suffered, was crucified, and died for my sins."
"""
As of late, I've spent a lot of time around people who think that you need to be a good representation of Jesus for the world to see. But, the danger is clear, which we can find in another quote :D
"""
On the other hand, the self-righteous, who refrain from sins outwardly and seem to live blameless and religious lives, cannot avoid a presumption of confidence and righteousness, which cannot coexist with faith in Christ.
"""
>cannot avoid a presumption of confidence and righteousness<
Those who are self-righteous, always claim otherwise, they do not even believe that they are self-righteous. But, the self-righteousness is never in the affirmation of ideology, but in the actions one takes.
There is a reason why the historical account of Arsenius rings so true, even today. In the coldly sobering times, like when death draws near, and you have no audience nor distraction, the truth is there, you have been a Christian for years, maybe decades, but you are still evil, and petty, and weak. Does God really Justify the unrighteous, the ungodly?
Now, when you are not in such a dire moment, is the time to find out. Not from me, but from Jesus Himself. Eternal Live can start now, by talking to Jesus, and having Him talk to you. To know Jesus and Jehovah, this is Eternal Life.
They aren't waiting for you to fix yourself, especially if you are a Christian, you'll need their care and love in all things.
Good night friends,
Jesus has risen, and all will be made right.