The habit of flattering and praising those who are saved from the lowest level of fall often serves their deaths. The habit of asking people to speak publicly about their past sinful lives is fraught with dangers for both the speaker and the listeners.
Many tend to think that their past sinful lives give them a certain superiority over others. They develop a love of fame and a spirit of arrogance, which are fatal to the soul. They can only stand when they do not trust themselves, but rather trust in the mercy of Christ.
All those who show signs of true conversion should be encouraged to work for the benefit of others.
No one should depart from the soul that leaves the service of Satan for the service of Christ. If it becomes apparent that the Spirit of God is working in a person's soul, encourage him in every way to begin serving Christ. "Because one is merciful, with consideration." (Judas 22)
Those with wisdom from on high will see souls in need of help, who sincerely repented, but without outside support, hardly dare to hope for salvation.
The Lord will inspire the hearts of his servants with love to receive them in their midst, these trembling and repentant souls. No matter what the sins that overcome them, no matter how low they fall, Christ accepts them if they come to Him repentant.
When the light penetrates the soul, some people who seem to be more committed to sin begin to work successfully to save the same sinners that they once were.
Through faith in Christ, some can reach a high position in the ministry; they can be trusted with the responsibility for the salvation of sinners. These people see what their own weakness consists of, they realize the corruption of their own nature. They know the power of sin, the power of sinful habits. They realize that they cannot succeed without the help of Christ, and therefore they constantly cry out, "In my weakness I appeal to you in supplication."
Such people can help others. He who has been tested and tempted, who has almost given up hope, but was saved when he heard the message of love, can learn the ability to save others.
He whose heart is full of love for Christ, because he himself was found by the Savior and brought to his flock, knows how to search for the dead. He can point sinners to the Lamb of God. He gave himself completely to God and was accepted in the Beloved. In weakness, he reached out a hand for help, and help was offered.
Through the ministry of such people, many lost souls will be brought to the Father.
Some people delight in their past sins. Instead, people should always regret their past sins.
When discussing your past sins, you don't need to go into detail.
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