1 John 3:7

“Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.”

"Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous." - 1 John 3:7
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What does 1 John 3:7 mean?

"Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous." - 1 John 3:7 (KJV) The book of 1 John was written by the apostle John, one of Jesus' closest disciples. It is believed to have been written towards the end of the 1st…

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Living Righteously: The True Mark of God’s Children

In the epistle of 1 John, we find a profound declaration of identity and moral responsibility among the children of God. The verse 1 John 3:7 states, "Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous." This simple yet…

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A Prayer for Righteousness and Discernment

O Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude and awe, acknowledging Your righteousness and the profound truth of Your Word. In the midst of a world filled with confusion and deceit, we turn our gaze to the scripture—1 John 3:7, which implores us: "Little…

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