Jesus said you will know them by their fruits,and the more Christlike they are,which is to represent goodness,and proclaim that,I would say the more in the truth they are.
I seen people claim to be part of the elect,chosen,but their lifestyle in acting like Christ was not as good as some that did not believe God chooses who will be saved,and not saved,so how can that be if they are chosen and elect.
For you will know them by their fruits,and many are called but few are chosen.
People that say we can abstain from sin by the Spirit,have a better success rate of acting like Christ,than those who say we cannot abstain from sin,for no matter how hard they try it will get them,as if they are being forced to sin,and they hold unto sin which is dangerous,and they lost the battle with that attitude,all the while saying we are chosen,and elect.