The Heaven Answer Book

corpse—physically present but lifeless (James 2:26). This is a sobering truth. We must not deceive ourselves into thinking that we will be saved if we haven’t truly trusted Christ as Savior and aren’t seeking to follow Him as Lord. “By their fruit you will recognize them” (Matthew 7:20). One day Christ will acknowledge to His Father in Heaven those who belong to Him and have demonstrated the fruit of His Spirit. Are you seeking to follow Christ in every area of your life—with His help? It is the only way to live victoriously.

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