Imagine two people: David, who prayed a prayer at age 12 but lives like Jesus never existed, and Ashley, who came to faith five years ago and is genuinely transformed but still battles the same painful sin. Are either of them saved? In sermon two of the "Proof of Life" series through 1 John, Pastor Justin Sturgeon takes on an uncomfortable questions in the Christian life: how do you know if your faith is real? Walking through 1 John 1:5–2:2, this message at First Christian Church of The Dalles unpacks what it means to walk in the light, why honest confession is the doorway to fellowship, and why self-deception is the most dangerous lie a believer ever swallows. The good news? Walking in the light doesn't mean perfection — it means living in honest dependence on Jesus, our Advocate. If you've ever wondered whether you're lying to yourself about your relationship with God, this sermon will give you both a mirror and a hand. If this message encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it. Visit fcctd.org to learn more about FCC — we'd love to worship with you this Sunday.