I personally don’t think you can have real assurance—that is, down deep in the heart—unless you are obedient unto God. And I believe that you can know beyond the peradventure of a doubt that you are a child of God. The Lord Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice.” And if you are His sheep, you’ll hear His voice. And you’re not boasting, you see, when you say that you know you’re saved. What you’re saying is, “I have a wonderful Shepherd.” You’re not saying you are wonderful; you’re saying Your Shepherd is wonderful. And that is the important thing. And He says that, “My Sheep shall never, never perish.” What a wonderful truth that is that we have.