One of the biggest deceptions that's taught in Christianity, is that "Being a 'good' person, or doing 'good works' will get you into Heaven." The Thief on the Cross debunks that notion. He put his faith in Jesus at the last second, while hanging on a cross, and Jesus said "Today I'll see you in paradise (Heaven) The Thief never had a chance to come down off the cross and do good works, he was not what you'd call a "good person" yet, his FAITH in Jesus gained him eternity in Heaven with Jesus. Only true faith and total surrender to Jesus will get you into Heaven. the Bible says "All our righteousness is as filthy rags in the sight of God." Of course you should live your life to serve others, but that alone will not grant you eternity with the Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit.