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I would know according to the test that the apostles give us to know whether or not we are "in the faith," that is, by whether or not our beliefs and behavior comports with the authoritative teachings delivered by the apostles and bishops to the faithful (1 Jn. 4:6; cf. Ac. 16:4; 2 Thess. 3:4; 1 Tim. 3:15). If I am affirming and following the teachings of the Church (apostles/bishops), then I know I am "in the faith," and that the Spirit is at work in my life. Merely claiming that I have the Spirit means nothing.Do you truly want to know? If I tell you to examine yourself to find out, how would you do that?
2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you--unless, of course, you fail the test?
Gaudium de veritate,
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