Thursday, January 8, 2026

How to identify a born-again believer who is following Christ with their whole heart?

How to identify a born-again believer who is following Christ with their whole heart? Their fruit will tell you that they do not live a lifestyle of rudeness or superiority; they humbly follow Christ and exemplify His love.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 "4 Love is patient, love is kind, it is not jealous; love does not brag, it is not arrogant.
5 It does not act disgracefully, it does not seek its own benefit; it is not provoked, does not keep an account of a wrong suffered,
6 it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; 7 it keeps every confidence, it believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."

A born-again believer who is controlled by the Holy Spirit has all of the fruit of the Spirit, the very character qualities of Christ, all the time. If they fail in some way they confess it quickly to be cleansed. They never fear admitting their flaws because their conscience is tender and malleable, able to be shaped by the Holy Spirit for righteousness.

Those who love Christ remain steadfast in their faith and love instruction and correction; they do not care about being seen as superior, they elevate Christ, not themselves.

Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Ephesians 4:2 "with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,"

Colossians 3:12-14 "Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity."

1 Peter 4:8 "Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."

Romans 12:9-10 "Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another."

Hallelujah!!!!!!

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