This is precisely what the Pharisees proposed to the Galatians, asserting that the grace of God alone was insufficient, and additional actions were necessary to gain acceptance from God. Thus, the power of reckoning, as emphasized by the apostle, lost its efficacy in keeping them in a restful state, intended to grant them genuine power and success. Hence, it is crucial for us to be meticulous in our self-talk. The intricacies of Calvinism make it challenging for us to learn and grow in confidence by simply embracing the grace we have received. In a sense, religious teaching can resemble the devil introducing ideas to the first man. It is noteworthy that most of the opposition we face in life is not limited to teaching and learning; it often confronts us with force and threats. Our experience is in direct opposition to evil and treachery. Consequently, the very essence of the new life within us resembles a person standing on a mountain, constantly susceptible to being knocked off by those who envy their confidence. Thus, we risk not holding onto something so valuable that we feel undeserving of it. This is why the apostle urges us to reckon our lives to be so. Such an approach is not customary in a world where facts are determined by the work we perform and the rewards we receive. Many describe the Christian life as a journey where we undergo self-destruction before attaining freedom. They dismiss the act of reckoning as mere imagination. However, we must understand that salvation is not a progressive experience but rather a way of thinking and reckoning. This is why liberalism can be perilous, as it combines elements of Arminianism and Calvinism, ultimately leading to the destruction of the grace that is inherently good. In other words, there exists a type of Calvinism that resembles worm theology and misrepresents the will. It is essential to recognize that true Calvinism centers on God. If God is not faithful in providing salvation, then we are left with the experience of the destruction of our wills in salvation, devoid of any confidence in the sole reliance on grace through faith. In my view, we must combat this worm theology as fervently as we oppose wickedness. This pattern resonates with our own experiences. Initially, we receive grace and peace, but we struggle to believe that this initial experience of grace can be continuously enjoyed. We often find it difficult to believe that simple and effective things could be so good for us. Consequently, we spend considerable time listening to descriptions of salvation, unaware that they instill anxiety within us. This may stem from our lack of conviction that all the necessary elements for peace with God were bestowed upon us through our identity. Allow me to provide some clarifications regarding the assurance of our salvation, as this topic holds great significance for us as individuals who are influenced by the messages we hear. Over time, we tend to assimilate and accept certain descriptions and understandings of God's ways, which can be likened to a personality we possess, yet we may not be entirely convinced of its full impact. We can observe this in the story of man in the garden, where the Devil presented a somewhat true truth, but with deceptive temptations. Man, when confronted with an alternative option, was not completely convinced of the goodness he possessed and began to experience adverse effects in his soul.