1. Know the Bible! – Read the entire Bible several times. Read the New Testament yearly. Read you Bible daily and study God’s Word.
2. Test the spirits – Compare all teachings and reject those that do not agree with the Scriptures. The view of Jesus must be Scriptural and glorify Him. Beware of false teachings and false prophets in these end times.
3. Seek God’s guidance – The Lord wants to guide you so be willing to listen and then ask God over and over in prayer until you receive what you ask for.
4. Avoid immorality – Ask for the Holy Spirit’s help in resisting lust and all forms of sin in your life. Rebuff Satan when he tempts you. When you do sin immediately ask for God to forgive you. God still loves you and He will forgive you. Keep trying to do better.
5. Share faith agressively – Don’t be ashamed of the gospel of Christ. You are right and unbelievers are wrong. All the evidence is on your side and all they have is baseless assertions. If unbelievers brace you ask them to review the evidence with you and let the facts speak for themselves. Very few will accept because they fear you’re right.
6. Walk in the Spirit – When you’re praying you are in the Spirit with God and in direct communication with the Creator of the universe. When you are reading God’s Word you’re in the same Spirit with God and He is talking to you. This two-way communication with God is walking in the Spirit.
Live like Jesus Christ by emulating His ways. Don’t think about the enormity of doing this. Just try, one step at a time, one act at a time, one day at a time. You will never get there but it’s the journey that is important. Living a life of faith, honor, integrity and humility will earn you the respect of everyone around you and glory in heaven.