What are signs of being adopted by God?

The manifestations of being adopted into God's family are evident in several ways. First, obedience to God's commandments is a natural outflow of our relationship with Him (1 John 5:3). Second, genuine love for God and for others is a profound indicator of our status as His children; as stated in 1 John 4:19, 'We love him, because he first loved us.' Third, guidance by the Holy Spirit is critical, as Romans 8:14 states, 'For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.' Lastly, a marked love for fellow believers evidences our transformation through adoption, as we see in 1 John 5:1, where love for God inherently includes love for those born of God. Each of these signs confirms our identity in Christ.