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I fear becoming a prideful Christian!

Q: I am filled with confusion, as are many believers I assume, about my faith. From a very young age I have had incredible faith and a sense of peace, no doubt of Christ ever. However, I fear my own hypocrisy. I have an amazing way of making things that I know are sins O.K. because I don't feel it effects my faith i.e.; I don't believe in God any less. I know that I am losing ground on what believing in Christ really means. I fear becoming the stereotypical Christian because of the intense feeling of them being above everyone else or superior. Aren't we supposed to be like servants to others? To love no matter what? To be Christ-like? I am confused by my desire to be like Christ, what an amazing life to pursue, and my desire to not be like Christians... Does this make any sense to you? If you have any insight please respond.

A: Yes, what you said does make sense. It sounds like you have been hanging around some prideful Christians. The "real Christian" is one who is holy and yet humble.

You seem to be aware that Jesus wants us to change to become more like him. Obedience doesn't save us (Galatians 2:16), but it is an evidence and a result of our salvation (Luke 6:43-45; 2 Corinthians 3:18; 1 John 2:3-6,17).

Likewise you are right that Christians should be humble (Philippians 2:3; Colossians 3:12; Titus 3:2; James 3:13; 1 Peter 5:5).

I would recommend that you find some humble, holy Christians to fellowship with and don't stop growing to be like your Savior!