32 - Should Christians Become “Better Christians” Over Time?

The church is the “righteousness of God,” (2 Corinthians 5:21) but not as a result of anything one has done (or refrains from doing). Last time we checked, people of all types are still making messes everywhere with everything. The only scenario in which one can truly live the right way is when the Spirit is working through and in a person’s heart. But shouldn’t one still try hard as well? It's common knowledge that deep change can't be made in passivity. ...