1 John 3:17-18
“But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.”

What does 1 John 3:17-18 mean?
1 John 3:17-18 (KJV) says, "But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth." This…
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The heart of Christian living is rooted in love; love that transcends mere words and manifests in our actions. As we turn to 1 John 3:17-18 from the King James Version, we encounter a profound challenge from the Apostle John: "Whosoever hath this world's good, and seeth his…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts that seek to align more closely with Your will, inspired by the profound truth found in 1 John 3:17-18. Lord, Your Word reminds us of the profound responsibility we have to care for those around us, especially those in need…
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