1My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 2He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
3We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. 4Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. 5But if anyone obeys his word, love for Goda is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: 6Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. (1 John 2).
Thoughts: Ideally, we can avoid sin. But we also know that as much as we want to avoid it, we'll mess up. Jesus speaks on our behalf and even sacrifices for us. Whosoever will- no matter where they live in the world- can come to him.
If we purposefully disobey him, we are trying to deceive God- which does not work; or we are trying to deceive ourselves which can work. When we obey God, we show love for God. Obedience doesn't happen when things are easy, but when the choice is hard. Claims and talk is cheap. But if we claim Jesus, we should live like Jesus.
If we purposefully disobey him, we are trying to deceive God- which does not work; or we are trying to deceive ourselves which can work. When we obey God, we show love for God. Obedience doesn't happen when things are easy, but when the choice is hard. Claims and talk is cheap. But if we claim Jesus, we should live like Jesus.
Prayer: Lord, help me to walk the walk, and follow in your footsteps.
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