This is the point where our human reasoning begins to fail us—our mistaken belief that we have some inherent, natural ability apart from God's divine purpose and initiative. We often convince ourselves that we can somehow earn, achieve, or initiate salvation through our own efforts or strength. However, Scripture clearly and repeatedly states the opposite: “There is none righteous, no, not one; there is none who seeks after God.” This means that no one possesses the innate capacity, power, or strength to turn themselves towards salvation on their own. It is an impossible feat for us to be the cause of our own salvation or to bring it about through our own works or efforts. Those who deny this fundamental truth refuse to acknowledge their utter helplessness; they cling desperately to the illusion that they can muster enough righteousness or good works to earn God's favor. But true prayer, true humility, and true dependence on God acknowledge that salvation is not something we can accomplish ourselves. It is a divine gift—a miracle wrought solely by God's sovereign power. Salvation is entirely a work of God's hand, not a result of human effort or achievement. Because of this, our hearts are never to be lifted in pride or self-reliance; instead, they are to be filled with wonder, humility, and gratitude for God's grace. No activity—whether preaching, witnessing, building churches, praying, or performing acts of charity—can secure salvation for us. These actions are insufficient; salvation is not in our deeds or accomplishments. The stark truth remains: salvation belongs to the Lord alone. We are utterly incapable of saving ourselves; it is entirely His work, His mercy, and His grace. We are merely recipients—dependent, helpless, and continually grateful. When we truly understand that God's sovereignty is absolute and that our own strength is insufficient, our desire to glorify Him becomes entirely rooted in His work within us. Our efforts, our abilities, and our ministries cannot claim any credit; everything we do depends on His power working through us. Until God acts first, we remain powerless and defenseless—unable to stand or take a step towards salvation. Our security and hope rest solely on His declaration and His active work in our lives. To suggest that God's inaction in salvation is a genuine choice misrepresents the very nature of divine will. Every act of choosing or decision points back to a cause—an underlying motive or desire. Without desire, there can be no effect; and if there is no desire, then what is there to choose? When it appears that God remains inert or silent between two equally appealing desires, it is not an act of will, but rather a reflection that He has no desire in that moment. Such a view implies that God's silence or apparent inaction in salvation is not due to a lack of power but is instead a denial of desire altogether—that He chooses not to act because He has no desire to do so at that time.