"Repentance"
Jeff Magill (jmagill@mail.gte.net)
Tue, 24 Jun 1997 02:51:59 -0800
>
> Jeff Magill wrote: This is my last posting. It is time to go!
> >
> > This is Magill-
> >
> > I want to apologize to every errancy infidel and Christian believer on
> > this list. I have in my most recent postings completely and totally
> > misrepresented who Jesus Christ is and what He stands for. To this end,
> > there is no excuse nor justification for my postings. None whatsover. I
> > was completely wrong for doing this. There is a word that adequately
> > describes my actions. It is called sin. And by sinning against my Lord
> > and Savior, I have also sinned against you and this is not right.
> >
> > James put it this way for me in chapter 3.
> >
> > (v13)"Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good
> > conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.
> > (This has not been the case with me in my postings with you as of recent!)
> >
> > (v14) But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do
> > not boast and lie against the truth.
> > (This is describing how I have been. God's Word pegs me to the wall)
> >
> > (v15) This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual,
> > demonic.
> > (I am guilty of following another spirit other than the Holy Spirit and
> > this is complete sin. JESUS CHRIST have mercy on my soul and forgive me!)
> >
> > (v16) For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil
> > thing are there.
> > (There is no getting around it. God's Word is a discerner of the thoughts
> > and intents of my heart and I must admit that I have been in the wrong)
> >
> >
> > (v17) But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then
> > peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits,
> > without partiality and without hyprocrisy.
> > (Is there any characteristic here that I haven't violated from this list?)
>
> I am guilty on this list of foolishness, harshness, stupidity,
> noncompassion, hyprocrisy, and a lack of sincere love for your souls
> just to name a few.
I ask that you forgive me but above all, please know that I have been a
very poor ambassador for Jesus Christ and am unworthy to be called one
of His own. I REPENT! I AM WRONG! I WAS NOT DOING WHAT I KNEW TO BE
RIGHT. I WAS TRESSPASSING Against Christ's Eternal Love. Ouch!
>
> All I can say is I thank God that He secured my salavation for me and
> didn't leave it up to me to secure for myself. I'm so glad that He
> didn't make salvation something I must earn by performance because if he
> had, I would never have assurance of my salvation because so often I
> fail to be perfect or to uphold His righteous standards.
>
> Christianity is a relationship with Jesus Christ. In this personal relationship, It's never been about what I do. It's always been about what He did for me.
>
> This is the only reason why I am saved. I believe He did for me what I
> couldn't do for myself. In my fallen sin human nature, I fall so far
> short of His mark of perfection so often as I have done with you guys in
> some of my postings. I am a sinful man and will always be in need of my
> Savior Jesus Christ.
This is my reality and it will never change for me.
>
> Goodbye and may He open your eyes to the simplicity of His Great
> Promise!
>
> IN HIS GRIP (Eternally)...
>
> JSM