I confess [Election] is a hard doctrine, running contrary to our earthly ideas of fair play, but I can see no way around it. Read I Corinthians 6:13 and II Timothy 1:9, 10. Also I Peter 1:2, 19, 20 and Romans 11:7. There you have it. It was good for Paul and Silas and it is good enough for me. It is good enough for you too. Charles Portis
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As a Christian, you must confess and admit your sins to God. Once you begin to do this, you can start to make amends and change your ways. Doing so is the only way that God will forgive you. It is also good for you as it reminds you that whatever bad things happen in life, there is still hope.

Source: True Grit

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