THE QUESTION ALSO ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY FOOTPRINTS ONE COULD CHECK TO CONFIRM THAT THE FOLLOWER WAS A "TRUE" CHRISTIAN.

I chose to answer that 1 + 2 = 3

that there are only one set of footprints, the other two of the 3 are invisible to the naked eye.

The visible footprint has seven quick characters. I also chose to change the name Christian to Believer, one who is "sold-out" for JESUS, whose only desire is to serve JESUS. This 3rd footprint can only be lived out in (3.0 ) COMMUNITY, where he/she is accountable for his/her actions.

3.1. The sold*out*believer is a steward of GOD's resources, owning nothing as everything is the LORD's.
3.2. The sold*out*believer is a faithful LOVER of his/her neighbour, next door or overseas.
3.3. The sold*out*believer tries to live at PEACE/SHALOM with all, as it depends on him/her.
3.4. The sold*out*believer lives a simple/humble walk before the eyes of LIVING LORD
3.5. The sold*out*believer is a daily witness of the HOPE within.
3.6. The sold*out*believer diligently seeks to get rid of the idols in their life, as THE LORD exposes them.
3.7. The sold*out*believer carves out a time for sabbath rest ( and it may not be sunday )

The invisible footprints are 1.0 prayer and 2.0 the study of GOD's WORD. Without these two invisible footprints one can only hope to live a moral life but never a GODLY LIFE. When all of 3.0 to 3.7 they energize 1.0 and 2.0, as living in community and being held accountable strengthens your prayer walk and your intimate desire to understand the instruction manual of a HOLY LOVING/CARING GOD>