If right behavior gives us eternal life, then we're all up a creek without a paddle. But of course if you ask any of us if we are good, most of us will answer "yes." That's because we conveniently forget that we have all at one time, lied to our parents, friends and neighbors, taken money when we could have given it to the poor, neglected to feed the hungry, cursed people on the freeway, coveted our neighbor's cars, houses, looks, talent, intelligence, etc. and on and on. So no, as Jesus said; "No one is good but God alone." We are not capable of being honest about our wrongdoings and therefore are not qualified to judge our "goodness." Only Christ's death has paid the price for our sins so we can be pure enough to see God.
This message has been edited by Carico, 12-07-2005 12:33 PM
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