This is a quick follow-up to what I wrote yesterday. Instead of looking inward, we are to look outward, to Jesus, for our salvation and for our sanctification. We get credit for our sin, Jesus gets credit for our obedience. Ours is to try hard without ceasing (obedience and repentance) but at the same time always, always, run to Christ for salvation and sanctification. Just watch the video:
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