[daniel1212]

One can know a Christian by the degree he hates himself, and despairs of himself, to never be saved by his own working and willing, but gives it all to God as the source and author of his salvation.

Indeed, and thus lives it out. Versus those who trust their merit and or church, or that God will save them in His mercy but not on Christ's account,

To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. (Ephesians 1:6)

[mitch5501]

Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. (Jude 24,25)