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ELI5: If you're a Christian, why do you have to be good if Jesus will forgive you no matter what? (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/explainlikeimfive@lemmy.world
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I grew up going to church but I'm not religious now and I never really understood this part.

Please, no answers along the lines of "aha, that's why Christianity is a sham" or "religions aren't logical". I don't want to debate whether it's right or wrong, I just want to understand the logic and reasoning that Christians use to explain this.

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[–] 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

Basically just the bible says you are supposed to be good, and Jesus says you are supposed to be good. It is kind of a big loophole though, if you really aren't interested in being good.

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  • [–] 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Bible doesn't say you are supposed to be good. I have no idea where you got that notion from.

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  • [–] 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Psalm 34:14: "Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it." (NIV)

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