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Originally Posted by NotforSale
I find it interesting that one thing always leads to another. We all know, a 3 step plan doesn't stop there. We must continue with many other "Steps" to get out of here.
Think about this; Jesus said if we don't become as little children, we have NO part in Him. Same with foot washing. What about hypocrisy? What about hating our brother? What if we don't love our neighbor?
What if we don't FORGIVE? The man that didn't, all of his sins were placed back upon him. We say we forgive, while we kick backsliders out of our Churches, or condemn people who are going through a hard time in their life.
It seems that "Steps" only lead to the Religion of it's Our Way, or No Way.
We want mercy, but are unwilling to give others mercy.
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When I think of being a "1-stepper" vs a "3-stepper", I refer to the point at which a soul has entered into a saving relationship with our Father through faith in Jesus Christ.
Everything else that a Christian is supposed to do, they are still commanded to do it and since we have been bought with a price, we must do these things.
But these things aren't what save us.
For me, it's about where the emphasis is placed.
I would never want to lead anyone into a performance based religion.
Neither would I want to lead anyone into a place where they would feel satisfied to confess, repent and not go on to be baptized in the Name of Jesus, and not go on to seek and experience the infilling of the Holy Ghost.
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