God values inward transformation in us above any visible religious achievements. For those religious “works” are nothing if our conduct doesn’t line up with our vain and arrogant words. Acts 3:19 tells us that we are to turn from our sin and turn to God in faith…for He is always ready to redeem those who repent and turn back to Him. (Ezekiel 33:11) But if there’s no inward change in us, there will be no evidence of fruit, (Galatians 5: 22-24) That’s because our conduct as a Believer will always bear the fruit of the Spirit that glorifies God, never ourselves.