I was saved at twelve, but many times I was afraid that I hadn't worked hard enough or long enough to keep my salvation. Third, an overemphasis on emotions . I am all for joy in the Christian life. But when the entire Christian life is based on emotions rather than doctrine, assurance is rare. Heartaches will come.
Financial setbacks come.
We can't live on feelings. We don't live on feelings in the world-for instance, when the alarm clock rings. When we sit in the dentist chair and hear the whir of the drill, we are not thrilled. We do not send a check to the IRS because it makes us deliriously happy. Fourth, failure to take God at His Word .