Do you have total confidence before? 2nd Timothy 4:8 tells us, "Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness". Is that crown of righteousness difficult to even imagine in our wildest dreams. When we are reminded of our dead works we must remind ourselves that God has forgiven us, that He is merciful. Paul became God's primary example of mercy, darkness to light, forgiveness. Sincere effort and right attitude comes from true repentance. As our beloved pastor, Mr. Beam says, "Give God something to bless". Listen to how we can have spiritual confidence before God.