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I've seen, even in the scriptures, that God is not looking for perfect individuals on the outside, in actions and works. God knows and so do we that He won't find it. But God states even in 1 Sam. that He (God) doesn't look at the outward appearances but the heart of the person.
He knows that all have fallin short of the glory and none are righteous, but he stills desires to have fellowship with us to help us become as He is. That's comforting to know that God wants to help us to change and not just throw a book at us, saying "here's the instruction...do it". He says here I am, come to me you that know that you can't do it by your selves and I'll help. Like a child unto a parent, which is why Jesus said "unless you come to me like a child, you will by no means enter in..."
Religion is man trying to reach God...this doesn't work...many are trying and failing, then they get discouraged and stop trying all together.
Relationship is God reaching to man...this is what he did at the cross and wants to do in our lives today.
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J.C. still saves
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