Are We Saints or Sinners?

~Brandon James Scott Scholl

So, the bible says quite often that we, as Christians, are saved by grace through faith alone with Christ. We sinned all of the time and were born that way until we accepted Christ. However, here’s something to think about.

God sees us as saints. A saint is sacred, from past participle of sancire to make sacred. As being claimed as saints that means that we are clean and sinless in God’s eyes. Now, with that said let’s take it one step further. We still will sin. The fact that we’re human alone proves that because it’s our nature. The bible says that we’re going to fall short as well. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” ~Romans 3:23.

Now, if you’re reading this and you may be thinking that I made a contradiction let me finish my thought before you start yelling at this. A sinner is someone who practices sin because it’s inside of him. It’s natural to them to the extent of it just naturally flows and it’s total instinct that can’t be helped on their own. We are changed from a sinner to a saint by heavenly intervention. God is the one that changes that in us.

So, the next time you are told or feel like a sinner think of it this way: God sees you as a saint. Granted, you will screw up, as of I but here’s something to remember. God will take that and He can clean that from you. I’m not saying that you don’t need to worry about getting into trouble for sinning because you don’t take advantage of his grace and mercy. However, I would suggest changing your mindset. Think of yourself as a saint. Do things that would change your mindset. You change your mindset and I guarentee you’ll be blessed.
What do you think?