Leave It At The Cross

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True Conviction Leads to Real Victory........................by Mel Everson

Law (Leads to great frustration)..vs. Grace (Leads to great joy & victory)

Acceptance based on performance...............................Unconditional acceptance

Confidence through self-righteousness.....Confidence through the gift of righteousness

Attempts to play the Christian role.............Same person; at church, home or work

Motives stem from insecurities.....................Motives stem from confidence in Christ

Conviction .....................................vs..............................................Condemnation

Leads you to Jesus...........................................................Cuts you off from God

Says "I love you".................................................................Says "You're no good"

Leads to genuine change ........................................Leads you to superficial change

Brings you into fellowship (accountability)....................Separates you from others

A BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN

When I say 'I am a Christian', I am not shouting that 'I am living clean.'

I am whispering 'Iwas lost, but now I'm found and forgiven.'

Whan I say 'Iam a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride.

I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong.

I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.

When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success.

I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect.

My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.

When I say 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain.

I have my share of heartaches, so I call upn His name.

When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou,

I'm just a simple sinner who received God's good grace somehow!