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In response to "isn't there a whole thing about doing things just so you get into heaven, and God being smart enough to see through that? -- nm" by Reagen

You don't do good things to get into heaven. You're already in when you believe in God and accept it (blah blah). You do good works as a result of

Posted by oblique (aka kkuphal) Oct 14 '09, 09:05

that acceptance as a kind of "thanks" and living your life that way.

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so, if I generally don't do good things, it's a sign that I'm not getting into heaven, therefore I have no incentive to change my behavior? - znufrii Oct 14, 09:17
not according to that list, though, which is what we're talking about. -- nm - Reagen Oct 14, 09:07 1
- it's a bargaining list. tit for tat. -- nm - loosilu Oct 14, 09:08

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