“For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.” (II Corinthians 10:12)
When witnessing to a lost man he assured me he was as good as any of those church members in the church next door. Frequently I have heard such statements from church members as they compared themselves to other members of their church. “Well, I’m as good as old so and so.” So, what’s that got to do with anything? You are simply comparing yourself to another sinner.
The Bible says these people involved in such comparisons with other folks are not wise. God nowhere in the Bible says, “Well, comparatively speaking, you’re a pretty good fellow. So when the time comes for you to die I will let you enter my heaven on your comparative goodness.”
The question is, “are you as good as God wants you to be? Are you sinless?” Of course not. So when it comes our time to go only the blood of Jesus will suffice. We are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.
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