Apples of Gold - December 22

Do I know that I am saved because I am living a good enough life? It is true that John writes, “He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked” (1 John:2:6He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
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"He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him."

—John:3:36He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
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