1 John 3:18

“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.”

"My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth." - 1 John 3:18
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What does 1 John 3:18 mean?

1 John 3:18 in the King James Version states, "My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth." This verse is a powerful reminder for Christians to put their faith into action through genuine love and compassion for others. The book of 1…

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The True Measure of Love: Beyond Words

As we navigate through the vast ocean of humanity, we often find ourselves tossing words around like pebbles thrown into a still pond. Our expressions of love can often be superficial, lacking the deep currents that truly define our feelings and intentions. In 1 John 3:18, we…

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A Prayer of Genuine Love in Action

O Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts eager to embrace the truth of Your Word as revealed in 1 John 3:18: "My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth." Lord, we acknowledge that love goes beyond simple words or…

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1 John 3:18 - "My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth."
1 John 3:18-19 - "My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him."
"My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him." - 1 John 3:18-19
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1 John 3:6 - "Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him."
1 John 3:17-18 - "But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth."
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