Once Saved, Always Saved?

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 Once saved, always saved is a false premise.  i'm beginning to realize that first in myself and then when i observe others who claim to be Christian.  Being spoon-fed Christian music has become something i'm beginning to take a second look at.  Listening to and blasting Christian music so everyone on the other side of the wall or beneath on the floor below misses the mark totally. Same with blasting somebody preaching on Sunday at 8:00 in the morning on TBN when the preacher is a false one misses the mark as well.  i'm beginning to be more discerning and see how far i've come along on my Christian journey, knowing that i have so much further to go.

i've been able to whittle down the long list of preachers, some of whom i eliminated not long after i heard each of them open their mouth.  i'm beginning to imagine myself attacking someone who's ranting and raving with his sheep-dip by calmly telling them, "i don't like your mouth." i want to be righteous enough toe be able to do that sooner rather than later.

i'm tired of having manners and play polite at time. God never changes and i want to listen to Him even if it's through the mouth of a righteous teacher.  i know who that someone is and am willing to put my money where his mouth is, if it comes down to it.  Someone's who's willing to uphold someone like me when i'm in the process of falling.  At this stage of my life, i want to be the obedient son, especially after realizing that there's no way i can be an orphan anymore.  Imagine that!  At one time that concept would've never occurred to me.

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