You can admire Jesus and still go to hell. Salvation is not admiration, it's surrender.
Matthew 7:21 states:
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven"
Appearing better than others is always dangerous, but most dangerous of all is to appear to have no faults or weaknesses.
Envy creates silent enemies.
It is smart to occasionally display defects, and admit to harmless vices, in order to deflect envy and appear more human and approachable.
Only gods and the dead can seem perfect with impunity.
HEARTBREAKING: Her 10-month-old baby was cut in half with a knife in front of her, her husband was shot dead, and she watched them split her second child's skull with a machete. They also cut off one of her hands.
This is life for Christians in Nigeria. The media remains silent.
I totally recommend you sharing your problems with God. He won't use it against you.
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7