Someone help me through this, anyone going through this?

Question

I was baptized some time ago. However, I still feel like I'm not going to "make the cut". I believe in God, there is no doubt. However, I still screw up a lot. Gossiping is a big downfall of mine, and not tithing (I do give, but it's not 10%). I give when I see someone who really needs it (people I know are ill or who are struggling to make ends meet, and I volunteer my time in the community for others' benefits). I don't do this out of a horrific fear. I think it's right and I love it because it helps people. However, I still fear that I will not be saved. Why?

No, I don't doubt Him. I doubt my ability to measure up. I fully believe that He save as he says he will, but what if I'm not included?

Answer 1

This link gives a detailed answer to your question.
http://www.demonbuster.com/salvation.html

My answer to you is that when we sin we should ask for forgiveness right away. Confess it and repent. You are forgiven. Ask the Lord to hep you with gossip or whatever are your weaknesses.

Romans 8:1
[ Life Through the Spirit ] Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,

Don't condemn yourself...it's not of the Lord. Non of us are worthy for salvation it is the grace of God.

Here is a Love Letter from Almighty God to you.
http://www.fathersloveletter.com/flltextenglish.html

Thank Him daily for His Love and His sacrifice.

Answer 2

If you are having a problem with gossiping, pray about it, and ask God for help. We all have something, and asking for and accepting forgiveness for your sins is part of the wonder of having a relationship with God.

As for tithing, I don't know what your particular church says on this, but I think if you are giving of your time, helping your fellow man, and you have an open heart to helping financially, you are doing well. Does it say in the Bible you have to give 10%? I haven't seen this in the New Testament, it may be part of the Hebrew texts in the Old Testament. You are living how Jesus did if you are willing to help others unconditionally, not expecting financial rewards or praise, just helping for the sake of helping. Jesus didn't have money, but he gave us a shining example of how to treat others. "Do onto others as you would have done to you." You are doing that. That is also a wise lesson in the gossipping. Its awful to be on the bad end of that. Just try to think of that when you start to feel the urge to gossip. How would you feel if someone talked that way about you?

The cool thing about church is that there are lots of like minded people sitting there with you, who have gone through the same questions you have. And with age comes wisdom. So ask a church elder, or a minister or a nice person you feel has the answers, how they learned or dealt with a problem. The people at your baptism agreed to help you find your spiritual way...you just have to ask for the help you seek, and you will get lots of it. Chances are, most people have a little fear of not being saved, and that is what keeps us on track in a way. That is between you and God.

Answer 3

Since you show evidence of having a " conscience," that is a Christian plus. The best answer lies in Romans from a powerful man of God. The Apostle Paul basically says,
" That which I know not to do, I do. And that which I know to do, I don't. There are two laws warring in my body. O' wretched man that I am. Who shall deliver me from this body of death?" This beautifully desribes the inner struggle every Christian has faced with sin, or trying to keep God's ways without the help of the Holy Spirit. Sin is strong, but the Holy Spirit is much stronger! When God reveals something as sin, like gossiping, we would be wise to cut it off... if we wish to remain. And never forget, the devil is a LIAR! and his game is to win back who he has lost by making them doubt their salvation. And remember, there are none good going to heaven, only "saved."

Answer 4

Don't dwell on "what if?" or you will be there all day, it's unproductive. If you know that gossiping is wrong, then tell the Christ that you're sorry, resolve to do better next time, ask Him to stand by you and help you to temper your words with wisdom, and remind you to take a deep breath, and pause for a moment before you start talking about something you probably shouldn't.
As for giving, there are alot of ways to go about it that don't necessarily involve money, you can also give of time, and give of kindness. Give whatever money is comfortable for you to give, you also give of your time. Perhaps the reason you prefer to volunteer, instead of giving money is that you get to see the results more directly that way, there is nothing wrong with that.....but don't dwell on the what if, dwell on today, and set out to live it the best way that you know how, there is no good answer to what if, don't be so hard on yourself.....good luck.....

Answer 5

You say that you were baptized so i am assuming that you are saved and accepted Jesus as your personal savior. If you really and truly a believer then you must have faith that you made it in the kingdom. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Jesus said that! You must believe it.
When ever you feel like gossiping or something ungodly you should repent in a hurry. Try and keep a clean heart with God. He'll forgive you every time.
God bless you.

Answer 6

Ok, you are a good person. You are loving and caring and compassionit towards others. Why do you need some church to tell you you will be "saved". No church can tell you that. JUst be yourself and do what feels right. That right there is the downfall of organized religion. It just scares it's followers into submission. Please don't fall for the hell myth. Hell doesn't exist. God is love and "it" loves everyone. Why would he create a person if he planned on sending them to hell. The whole thing is ridiculous.

Answer 7

Sounds like you feel guilty for being human. Gossiping isnt nice but everyone does it. 'The cut'? Worry about here and now. Take care of yourself, your problems now or you'll never heal from anything and never learn how to move on. You are not bad! You are human. Tithing? God doesnt care about money...your church does. OR research another religion that will accept descent human beings. Your poor spirit is suffering.

Answer 8

You could tithe 100% and volunteer all your time, but that would not save you. The ultimate key to salvation is Jesus.

We do good deeds because He wanted us to, but it DID NOT become a basic requirement nor a determination of entering heaven or being saved.

If you are giving with your heart, the Lord knows and is pleased.

None of us should ever feel as if we could "make the cut" on our own. It is impossible for a human to do that. This is why we need Christ.

As far as the 10% goes, I'm under the impression it was Jewish custom. If your lineage isn't Jewish, then don't worry about it.

Answer 9

of course you screw up a lot----WE ALL DO,but what's important is that WE all confess our sins and try again to avoid the previous sins.
ask God to renew your mind---you know HE will,then YOU will start thinking differently and have multiple things to chat about and gossip will no longer seem important or pleasing to God.
relax-------
Your thoughts of "not being saved" are groundless and have no place in your mind......kinda like an intrusive thought and i know YOU know that the devil is a liar---cast down such thinking.....everything will be fine.
c'mon here,get your Bible,relax and read a few minutes a day--it's God's love letter to you and for you.
you will develop into a Christian warrior and have the mind of Christ.
don't worry--- we are called to ""higher"" things than what we see in the natural here. it's time for you to aspire and reach out to the real thing--growing in Christ.

Answer 10

If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal savior you are in. Period. The baptism is an outward profession of faith. The tithing and helping stuff is great but is of little consequence, actually. The Bible says our good works are as a filthy rag (Isaiah 64:6)

Even though we are saved we still screw up occasionally and should ask forgiveness.

Jesus told Peter, "He who is bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean . . . " (John 13:10). In other words, once you have received Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord, you do not need to be saved again and again. You don't have to shower again and again. Once you have received Christ into your life and have asked Him to forgive you, then you are forgiven. Christ has already come into your heart, but you do need regular cleansing.

I know that my sin is forgiven; I know I am going to heaven. But on a regular basis I do need to say, "Lord, forgive me." Jesus taught us that we should regularly pray, "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors" (Matthew 6:12). So it's a good thing to say, "Lord, cleanse me. Forgive me." Because we need constant cleansing.

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