Genuine Or Fake?

1John; 2:3-5
(Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep his commandments. He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him.)

Have you ever watched the antique show on public broadcasting? People will bring in things that they think are genuine antiques and have them appraised. To the trained and informed eyes of the appraiser, he will recognize the true antique from a reproduction or fake. It's the same with God, He is not fooled by what we say or do. If we are truly born again, we will want to do His will and be obedient to His commandments. There should be some change in our life after Salvation takes place. When we accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, we become a new creation in Him. Your old man is done away with and you are new. You have a new desire to be obedient to Jesus and to do his will.

God tells us that there will be many who will say that they knew Him, but God will send them away because He never knew them. God wants to have fellowship with His children and be loved by them. If we are deliberate disobedient to him, then do we truly have the love of God in us? God is not deceived.
Matthew; 7:23
(And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!')

We all need to check where are heart truly is. Are we just pretending to be a Christian, or are we truly Born Again into God's family being one of His children? You can know for sure by confessing your sins and repenting of them and asking Jesus to forgive you of all your sins. Ask Him into your heart and then be obedient to his commands. It will be much easier to obey when you truly are a Christian. You will have the Holy Spirit in you to help and to assure you that you do belong to God.
2Corinthians; 1:21-22
(Now He who has established us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, who also sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.)
Ephesians;1:13-14
(In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory.)

If you have any doubts, come to Jesus today and ask Him to assure you that you do belong to Him. Jesus came to save all sinners and all we need to do is believe and put our faith in Him. God doesn't want any to perish but for all to come to saving knowledge of Him. Eternal life is in Jesus and Him alone.
Romans; 10;9-10
(that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.)
Romans; 10:13
(For "whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.")

God Bless You!