Jesus says in Matthew 19:17 no one is good but God alone and if we are to enter into eternal life we have to keep the commandments.
Matthew 19:17
ESV - 17 And he said to him, "Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.
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