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that the evidence of our salvation is manifested in

our lives: we walk in the Light, we do not lie, and
we confess our sin.

“This is the message which we have heard from
Him and declare to you, that God is light and in

Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have
fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie

and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in
the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship

with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ
His Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that

we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the
truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is

faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to
cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say

that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and
His word is not in us.” 1 John 1: 5-10

James 2 makes it clear that the evidence of faith

is the works we do. We are not saved by our

works, but our works are the evidence of the

saving faith in us. Jesus said, “By their fruits you

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