Before I received eternal life I had a terrible fear of dying, and did not want to be alone.
In my life before I received eternal life my life revolved around weekend parties involving drinking with friends.
Their came a point in my life when those "friends" began disappearing, and I found myself alone more often.
Before I received eternal life I was very selfish and practically everything I did was in one way or another for my benefit.
After I received eternal life I did not fear death, and I no longer needed to spend that time drinking with friends, and I did not look at everything to see what I could receive from it.
I now know without a doubt that if I were to die today that I would be with God in heaven.