Living on Purpose: Good deeds are not a substitute for love

I was reading an article the other day about how most people are confident that just being nice secures them a place in heaven. But is this true?

Of course, we want to believe that it’s relatively easy to go through the pearly gates but is being a decent person all there is to it? Have you ever heard the expression, “They would give you the shirt off their back” referring to someone’s kindness and generosity? It’s a notable character trait, but is this the standard for qualifying for eternal life? Not necessarily. Contrary to popular belief, eternal salvation is not based on how good we are or...