“We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world.” 1 John 4:16-17 NLT
The world recognizes Christ Jesus in us by the way we love. Even more, this verse tells us that the more we love people, the more we’re like Jesus - and isn’t that what it means to be a Christian?
A follower of Christ? A disciple? One who is studying and emulating Jesus. This is our goal and it gives us confidence with God. Like a child should have with their good Father. But it’s all about how we love...
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