Salvation has nothing to do with how good you are. You will never be able to earn your way into Heaven. Salvation is an act of grace that motivates you to change. Change is not a requirement. It is a biproduct of you becoming something new. To follow Jesus you focus on grace and loving like him, not being perfect or checking off a list that makes you feel good.
Instead of trying to be perfect focus on your relationship with God. The Holy Spirit will work in you to make the changes that make you obedient. It doesn't mean life is a chore or boring. It means you can find delight in the small things and see the benefits of becoming obedient. You will start to desire to want to do what pleases God naturally without being forced.
Obedience in grace is working out your salvation. You spend time in God's Word and prayer to figure out what you believe and why. God's grace is what saved you through faith. You are obedient in your faith, so grace is continuing it's work in you. You learn how to incorporate grace into your life where it becomes a part of who you are. It is between you and God, but the world gets to see how it changes you over time.
Romans 15:14-19, 1 Corinthians 15:10-11, Philippians 1:3-6, 2:12-13, Colossians 3:18-25, & Titus 2:11-15
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