1 John 4:8 NIV
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
// v.1-ff. Do not believe everything you hear, carefully weigh and examine everything... Some deliberately used the Name and the Word of God for their own advantage. They do make excuses as if God do the work for them, as if God’s Word is written specifically for them, be wise in discerning, see where the person is coming from, read and re-read God’s Word, ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
// Here how to test, those who openly confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, God, Savior, who believe that faith actually matters is indeed for God, otherwise magduda ka na, and fruits are also visible hindi yung sa salita lang. They don’t twist God’s Word to fit into their situation. It is important for us to SEE, READ and BE DISCERNING. We usually see/hear verses into TIDBITS (verses that are cut short to become more appealing and fitting into theirs). A wise, prudent and intelligent Christian will look into it. It is important for us to understand the whole context of the verse, not just the verse itself. READ the whole chapter or at the very least, read five (5) verses before and after of the quoted verse.
ANYONE WHO KNOWS GOD --- LISTEN AND UNDERSTAND because the Holy Spirit enables them to do so...
// v.4 Let us continue to love each other since love comes from God. God's love that brought Him on the cross to die and suffer on our behalf. He has given us life from His very own. Christ love us first; in return we must love Him wholeheartedly...
...LET US CONTINUE TO LOVE... coz HE first loved us... because loving God includes loving people...you've got to love both... BAWAL MAMILI
Bible Reference: 1 John 4
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