1 John 3:19–24

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So then, if we truly love our brother, seeking his good with our deeds and not just saying that we do, we can have assurance that we are in the truth. Whenever our hearts question our justification, we can use this as evidence that we know Christ and that He dwells within us. I would say it is good to have doubts and questions periodically, because that helps keep us humble. It is better to doubt ourselves and persevere through Him who called us than be overconfident and perish. Remember that the antidote for doubt is the same as your initial unbelief: call on the name of the Lord Jesus and trust Him to save you. You couldn’t save yourself before and you still can’t.

Knowing this, we can choose to do what is good and right because His Spirit is in us empowering us to do His will. As we do these things, God is happy to grant us what we ask Him for, as they are the very things we should want to ask for, as He directs our lives. John reiterates that the Law and the Prophets are summed up in the two great commandments: believe in God and love each other.

Increase our love for You and for Your people.