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How do I reassure myself?

jjust19

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As of late, I've been watching these videos on YouTube by Jan Boshoff (finalcall07). The man himself gives me mixed feelings about whether I'm a proper Christian or not. I'm naturally prone to depression, and try to avoid getting too negative due to it obviously being a sin. However, Jan makes being a Christ-follower sound exceedingly difficult. I constantly doubt my salvation after watching his videos, or do what he says which never yields results. I honestly don't know how I can pursue a proper relationship with Christ, and it really makes me depressed. I have my faults that I'm getting rid of, but that alone shouldn't keep me from Christ. I'm honestly confused on where I stand.
 

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We are saved by grace, brother, not by works.
You can't do anything to make yourself a 'proper Christian' - Jesus did it all.
I would suggest that you don't watch these videos, they may be helpful to some but they are obviously not edifying for you. There are a lot of encouraging preachers out there... Terry Virgo and Tony Ling are both very good :)

Praying for you
 
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