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  Is it not being baptized either as a baby or even by immersion? Is it not how much you can quote the bible or know a lot of verses by heart? Is it not your winning a lot of trophies for your youth body each time you go out for debate? Is it not having a famous pastor as your spiritual father or mother? Is it not getting a degree in theology or going further? Is it not teaching a Sunday school or getting a job as a Christian religion teacher? It is not being a church leader? Is it not being close to the pastor?  And have received a lot of awards from the board of deacon? Surely it is keeping the house of God cleaned always for worship? Being a good and regular thither for the past decades? Having their highest monitory contribution each time, there is a need arising in the church Bought a car gift for your pastor during his 50 th  birthday   Appointed head of elders to build a huge orphanage as part of the church ministry? Donated a parcel of land to the church...