Struggling to trust in Christ alone

[Jacob Black]

I struggle to trust in Christ alone for my salvation, even though I know he's the only way to eternal life. I've struggled with scrupulosity over the past year and I've recently started to take medication (Fluoxetine). It helped to reduce my problem a lot, but I still have this heavy burden in my mind that is making me doubt my salvation. Namely that I'm not doing enough to call myself a Christian. I want to do good works out of love for the Lord since He has done everything to obtain it for me, but I find myself doing the complete opposite: doing good works and religious deeds in order to obtain my salvation. And it's very frustrating. It makes me feel lost and I don't know how to overcome it. It certainly is improving after I started to take medication but legalism is something I still struggle with a lot. I hope that the Lord will forgive me for that sin and that He is still willing to save me from the due justice I deserve.

 

[Tolworth John]

I want to do good works out of love for the Lord since He has done everything to obtain it for me, but I find myself doing the complete opposite: doing good works and religious deeds in order to obtain my salvation. And it's very frustrating. It makes me feel lost and I don't know how to overcome it. It certainly is improving

May I suggest that when struggling with OCD you remember what your therapist or the post '25 tips' says about dealing with OCD.

Remember also that you are not a Christian because you feel that you are or are not one.
You are saved because Jesus saved you.

Lastly works cover an enormous range of activities, from helping little old ladies to cross buisy streets through raising millions for charity to spending time praying for those in need of prayer.

 

[Hopeful37]

I struggle to trust in Christ alone for my salvation, even though I know he's the only way to eternal life. I've struggled with scrupulosity over the past year and I've recently started to take medication (Fluoxetine). It helped to reduce my problem a lot, but I still have this heavy burden in my mind that is making me doubt my salvation. Namely that I'm not doing enough to call myself a Christian. I want to do good works out of love for the Lord since He has done everything to obtain it for me, but I find myself doing the complete opposite: doing good works and religious deeds in order to obtain my salvation. And it's very frustrating. It makes me feel lost and I don't know how to overcome it. It certainly is improving after I started to take medication but legalism is something I still struggle with a lot. I hope that the Lord will forgive me for that sin and that He is still willing to save me from the due justice I deserve.

I can relate to a certain degree. You fear, so u wanna make it right to God by doing what's right. In a love relationship with God, you wanna do what's right because you love Him and you want to please Him out of a heart of love and not fear.
I believe this is how we should approach our obedience. Not out of fear of Him but love for Him.
I am working on this myself.

 

[TenthAveN]

I struggle with the same thing my friend. I’ve gone so long trusting in my feelings, and believing that my works and rule keeping can appease Him, and it’s difficult to know the truth in your head, but also know it in your heart.

 

[Hopeful37]

I struggle with the same thing my friend. I’ve gone so long trusting in my feelings, and believing that my works and rule keeping can appease Him, and it’s difficult to know the truth in your head, but also know it in your heart.

How long have u been going thru this?

 

[TenthAveN]

How long have u been going thru this?

Since December at least

 

[Hopeful37]

Since December at least

It started on its own?

 

[TenthAveN]

It started on its own?

It’s quite possible that falling into legalism and reading scripture out of context can result in depression and anxiety, though I’m not certain where the OCD might’ve come from.

 

[Hopeful37]

It’s quite possible that falling into legalism and reading scripture out of context can result in depression and anxiety, though I’m not certain where the OCD might’ve come from.

I hope u get thru brother.

 

[TenthAveN]

I hope u get thru brother.

Thanks, it’s been a windy road for sure.

 

[covergirl]

Hey all click this. Titus 3:4-5 just read this.

 

[Mari17]

I struggle to trust in Christ alone for my salvation, even though I know he's the only way to eternal life. I've struggled with scrupulosity over the past year and I've recently started to take medication (Fluoxetine). It helped to reduce my problem a lot, but I still have this heavy burden in my mind that is making me doubt my salvation. Namely that I'm not doing enough to call myself a Christian. I want to do good works out of love for the Lord since He has done everything to obtain it for me, but I find myself doing the complete opposite: doing good works and religious deeds in order to obtain my salvation. And it's very frustrating. It makes me feel lost and I don't know how to overcome it. It certainly is improving after I started to take medication but legalism is something I still struggle with a lot. I hope that the Lord will forgive me for that sin and that He is still willing to save me from the due justice I deserve.

I've heard this fear from other OCD sufferers. In fact, I'd like to suggest that you join the Facebook support group "Christianity and Anxiety Disorders" (if you're not already a part of it). There are a lot of people on there with OCD, and I've heard others mention the same fears that you are talking about.