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I never made the claim that works are the only evidence we are saved.

Truly, the fruits of the Spirit are the greatest evidence that we are saved and they are the "doing" of the Spirit Himself: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control (Gal 5, Matt 7)

All of these fruits are present in our words, demeanor, behavior towards others, etc. but we must not take credit for them.

Take James 2 and John 6 literally. It is clear that they were not written for any metaphysical or allegorical spin. So don't spin.

The Holy Spirit does not "spin" me - and He is the One I'll be following (Romans 8) - thank you very much for your concern.