In verse thirteen, John tells his readers why he is writing this letter. “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God…
Having Confidence in Your Salvation
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Devotions
Love and Obedience
In chapter five, John writes concerning our fellowship with God in this life. John will declare that the relationship between the life…
It All Comes Down to Love
After identifying the false teachers in the first six verses of chapter four, John goes on to describe the attributes of a true believer. We should…
Seeing Clearly
The point that Jesus is making here is that we must see clearly to help others. The purpose of self-judgment is to prepare us to serve others…
Discerning vs. Condemning
These verses have really been misunderstood. To judge can mean “to decide, to distinguish, to condemn, to avenge,” and it actually can mean…
Put God First
Jesus closes out this chapter with, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow.” We are not to worry or be anxious about tomorrow. Instead we are…
Perfect Love Drives Out Fear
Jesus begins verse twenty-eight with a penetrating question: “Why do you worry?” He provides the answer in verse thirty, “O you of little…
The Antidote to Anxiety
Jesus now shifts from the topic of money and deals with an underlying reason for the mishandling of treasures. Throughout the rest of this…
Who Do You Serve?
Jesus continues His teaching on money. He uses an analogy here to reinforce His previous comments regarding undivided loyalty to God. He says…
Living with Eternity in View
In this passage of Scripture, Jesus warns His people against storing up for themselves earthly treasures. Jesus does not say it is wrong to…
Walk in the Light
In verse two of Proverbs sixteen, Solomon presents two very important truths. First, he writes, “All a person’s ways seem pure to them.” A person…