Ezekiel 18:5

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But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right,

"Not every one who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

to those who by patience in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality, he will give eternal life;

But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves.

What good is it, my brethren, if a man says he has faith but has no works? Can such faith save him?

Now by this we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

Little children, let no one deceive you. He who does right is righteous, just as he is righteous.

By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments.

Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter by the gates into the city.