How do you know you’re doing the right thing? Can something feel completely wrong and still be the right thing to do?
46-50, M
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ObscuredAxioms · 41-45, M
(Rom.2:15) tells us that we have the law written on our hearts. (Heb.12:6) says God will chastise (i.e. "disciplines") whom He loves as a FATHER to a son; this being the born-again believer in Christ (Jn.3:1-15).
It could be that if your sinning much and feel absolutely nothing, i.e., guilt or conviction, then salvation could be questionable; not saying you personally but in general. Sometimes the discipline can come in the form of sickness (1 Cor.11:30).
There are many examples of personal chastening in the Bible, as well, even upon those in whom the Lord most delighted—Moses (Num.27:12), David (1 Chr.28:3), and Solomon (1 Kn.11:11), to name a few.
God desires our obedience and it's something we show to Him if we love Him (1 Sam.15:22/ Ecc.12:13/ Jn.14:15).
(Jam.1:13-15) "When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death."
Hope this helps, friend.
Also...don't go by "gut-feelings" because feelings and emotions lie. They are up and down (unreliable guides).
It could be that if your sinning much and feel absolutely nothing, i.e., guilt or conviction, then salvation could be questionable; not saying you personally but in general. Sometimes the discipline can come in the form of sickness (1 Cor.11:30).
There are many examples of personal chastening in the Bible, as well, even upon those in whom the Lord most delighted—Moses (Num.27:12), David (1 Chr.28:3), and Solomon (1 Kn.11:11), to name a few.
God desires our obedience and it's something we show to Him if we love Him (1 Sam.15:22/ Ecc.12:13/ Jn.14:15).
(Jam.1:13-15) "When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death."
Hope this helps, friend.
Also...don't go by "gut-feelings" because feelings and emotions lie. They are up and down (unreliable guides).