I believe that there are a few people who are in this world who are living righteous unto God, who show forth these fruits, even though they don't know the true gospel...but then again, for a lot of others that I've seen, these scriptures do come to mind...Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof...(2Tim 3:5) And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light...it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness (2Cor 11:14) Mystery of iniquity...(2Thes 2:7).
Also keep in mind that there are also Atheist who are showing forth these fruits and others, who are often loving, charitable, giving, meek, temperate, helpful of their neighbors, do good unto others etc., that doesn't mean that they are saved now...
See post #32
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It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. (Psalms 118:8)
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a : the state of a religious <a nun in her 20th year of religion>
b (1) : the service and worship of God or the supernatural (2) : commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance
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: a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices
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archaic : scrupulous conformity : conscientiousness
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: a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith
I have to say this "relationship with Jesus Christ" that folks like to talk about seems very much like a religion by this definition. Besides, the also do have a whole lot of beliefs they hold to with ardor and faith!
Def 4 could also apply.
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
I'm not religious,I am person of faith.I consider myself a disciple of Jesus Christ desiring to earnestly contend for the faith once delivered unto the saints.
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People who are always looking for fault,can find it easily all they have to do,is look into their mirror.
There they can find plenty of fault.
Anyone ever consider Dudeism? (Don't follow the link if you don't want to see profanity. There's not much on the front page, but I bet there's plenty if you explore. )
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
I don't care anything about religion. I live by God's Word and try my best to walk with Him. To have a relationship with Him.
Yeah were the same pal. Religion was just made to confuse the mind of people. There are thousands of religion but having an intimate relationship with Jesus and following him is the best thing to do Many people doesn't understand that )
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