In addition to the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23), one evidence of true and saving faith is an ongoing repentance from sin. Repentance is: Agreeing with God that you are sinful, confessing your sins to Him, and making a conscious choice to turn from sin (Luke 13:3, 5; 1 Thessalonians 1:9), pursuing Christ (Matthew 11: 28-30; John 17:3), and obeying Him (1 John 2:3). It is not enough to believe certain facts about Christ. Even Satan and his demons believe in the True God (James 2:19), but they do not love and obey Him. True saving faith always responds in obedience (Ephesians 2:10).