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GoogleWe do not earn salvation by
our obedience; for salvation is the free gift of God, to be received by faith. But
obedience is the fruit of faith. "Ye know that He was manifested to take away our
sins; and in Him is no sin. Whosoever abideth in Him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath
not seen Him, neither known Him." 1 John 3:5, 6. Here is the true test. If we abide
in Christ, if the love of God dwells in us, our feelings, our thoughts, our purposes, our
actions, will be in harmony with the will of God as expressed in the precepts of His holy
law. "Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is
righteous, even as He is righteous." 1 John 3:7. Righteousness is defined by the
standard of God's holy law, as expressed in the ten precepts given on Sinai.