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1 John 2:3 - What It Means To Know God.

1 John 2:3 (NIV) We know that we have come 
to know him if we obey his commands. 

INTRODUCTION

A belief that does not lead to obedience is 
presumption... Let none cherish the idea that special 
providences or miraculous manifestations are to be the 
proof of the genuineness of their work or of the 
ideas they advocate. When persons will speak 
lightly of the word of God, and set their 
impressions, feelings, and exercises above the divine 
standard, we may know that they have no light in them. 
 {MB 146}  

COMMENTARY PEARL

Examine Your Actions
   A man once told me, "Billy, last week I 
lost twenty-two thousand dollars on a deal 
because it was a little bit shady. Before my 
conversion I would have clinched the deal without a 
thought." 
   Salvation is free to us, but it cost 
Jesus His life. It will also cost you your sins if 
you choose to receive His gift. That does not 
mean you have to clean up your life before you 
can be saved. The Lord knows you don't have the 
power to do that. You must come to Him in 
repentance, and then His Holy Spirit will move in, take 
up residence in you, and empower you to walk 
away from sin. That's why Jesus paid for our sins 
with His blood - to set us on a new path with the 
Holy Spirit as our daily guide. 
   Do you show your love to Him when you 
cheat or lie or go against His commands? Live in 
obedience to the Lord, and seek to please Him in 
everything you do. 
   What empowers you to live a new life? 
[Peace for Each Day by Billy Graham] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY 

1 John 2:3 - What It Means To Know God.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2023/20230513-0857.html 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2009/20091201-2156.html 

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