"The LORD redeems the soul of His servants, and none of those who trust in Him shall be condemned."
Is it not a magnificent blessing, to know that our sins are forgiven in Jesus' blood atonement (alone)--especially when we are hard-pressed from within and without? When others would condemn us; our good God exonerates us--since we are in Christ and His church.
Even our own hearts, at times, would seek to condemn us (cf. 1 Jn. 3:20). Even here, the faithful Christian should take comfort--not in him- or herself--but in Jesus alone. A "redeemed soul" is a great achievement; but it cost God the blood of His Own dear Son, who gave Himself for us.
[Puritan quote of the day: "Submit to Christ willingly. All the devils in hell submit to Christ; but it is against their will; they are His slaves, not His subjects." --Thomas Watson, in, "A Body of Divinity"]
