I personally as a humble human try to live a good healthy life to the best of my ability, but as all of us do there are times we fall short, but I try to get back on the path. And as for worrying about my salvation, I don't think that I ever have, to be honest, hmmm! I guess I'm so caught up in this life that I don't really think about what will come when this body dies. My main concern is what I do here on earth and looking back I would hardly be mistaken for an angel The God that I understand has forgiven my past and I have forgiven myself so as I move down the path I can give it my best effort. My God will judge my salvation.(SEE MY AVATAR) :cool: ;)

I merely wished to express my agreement with Talaniman's last 2 posts.
And I'd like to add:
I never label actions as "sins" - it sound so heavy for a human being to bear!
People make mistakes - we're not angels!
The important thing is to recognize the mistake, apologize, and take good care that it won't be repeated in the future.
Life is a neverending learning process.
The point is to learn our lessons - to be honest with ourselves and the others, and to do our best, with all our heart.
As to the question about sins , punishment and unconditional love?
Parents love thir children unconditionally, yet they still have to discipline them in order to educate them
You don't need hell for that, just a well developed conscience
Millie

I think the word is Agape love. God loves us for no reason. We were created in His image and He loves us.
When we become born again our salvation is sealed unless we commit the unforgivable sin of denying the Holy Spirit.

However, whether we are saved or not and indulge in sin, we are going to pay the consequences in THIS LIFE along the way for the sin.
Being saved makes one more conscious of sinful thought as not to dwell and act on that thought.

Hoped that helped !