"We are chosen because God cares for us and because He wants to demonstrate His mercy."

> This may be true from an eternal perspective, but it is important to avoid complacency. How do you really know you are one of the chosen? There are lots of people who go to church and parrot words from a book who turn around and do or support terrible things.

"He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good." (Proverbs 19:8)

> These two things are not mutually exclusive and I would caution you against assuming that seeking wisdom is selfish. Doing good is not just good for you, it's good for everyone. And that's wisdom.

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I agree 100% that there are many who attend church who aren't Christians.

I don't think seeking wisdom is selfish. I think we are called to seek wisdom. I'm not sure why you think that I think it is selfish. My point was seeking wisdom in yourself leads you astray. We should seek it from God and from the Bible.

Fair enough 👌

there are many called but few are chosen. Matt 22:14

Angels have had many duties, and will be delivering a smashing at the end of the age. Those chosen will be sealed and will suffer, even to death, but will be taken up before the destruction ends. Rev 7:2-3 Rev 2:10

Yes, but the real question is how do you know and ensure you are chosen?