A true Christian is made by faith and love toward Christ

[servant]

"A true Christian is made by faith and love toward Chri
Our sins do not
in the least hinder our Christianity, according to the word of the Saviour
Himself. He deigned to say: not the righteous have I come to call, but
sinners to salvation; there is more joy in heaven over one who repents than
over ninety righteous ones. Likewise concerning the sinful woman who
touched His feet, He deigned to say to the Pharisee Simon: to one who has
love, a great debt is forgiven, but from one who has no love, even a small
debt will be demanded. From these judgements a Christian should bring
himself to hope and joy, and not in the least accept an inflicted despair.
Here one needs the shield of faith."

St. Hrman of Alaska

"Come now, and let us reason together, Says the Lord, Though your sins are
like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like
crimson, They shall be as wool." Isaiah 1:18

Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you.