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How do I get to heaven?

John 14:6

6 Jesus saith to him: I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No man cometh to the Father, but by me.

Matthew 7:13-14

13 Enter ye in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there are who go in thereat. 14 How narrow is the gate, and strait is the way that leadeth to life: and few there are that find it!

Romans 10:9-10

9 For if thou confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in thy heart that God hath raised him up from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For, with the heart, we believe unto justice; but, with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.

Catholic view (generated):

To attain heaven, one must have faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, embrace the sacraments, particularly baptism and the Eucharist, and live a life in accordance with God's commandments and the teachings of the Church. Engaging in acts of love and charity, seeking forgiveness for sins, and maintaining a sincere relationship with God through prayer are also essential. Ultimately, salvation is a gift from God, and we must respond to His grace with our actions and faith.

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