Grace 777, I can't say I understand or agree with your belief that you are no longer a sinner, but that is because I still sometimes sin. I become impatient or snap at someone in anger or harbor resentment when someone treats me unfairly or have a pride that says I deserve better treatment than what someone gave me.
I can say, with great awe, that I abide for longer periods of time than previously and I am not aware of having murdered in some time now.
I can also say this. You cheer me because you do not respond in kind when you are told you are lost or unsaved or a blatant liar or a hypocrite. When you are reviled, you just love and don't revile back. You continue in patience and love, and don't lash back or dare to say someone has not received the Holy Spirit because they do not see it all exactly as you do.
I see patience, longsuffering, turning the other cheek, forgiveness, joy and a lot of the fruits of the Spirit. I see them consistently. I know by this that you are my sister in Christ and you are an encouragement to me because of this consistency.
So...just wanted to thank you for cheering me by your example. You make me...less weary in these threads. Sorry if I have embarrassed you. I couldn't hold in my thanks any longer.