WE MUST WALK AS JESUS DID

 

1 John 2:1-14

My dear Children, I write this to you so that you will not Sin.

But if anybody does Sin,

We have One Who speaks to the Father in our Defense—

Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.

2 He is the Atoning Sacrifice for our Sins,

And not only for ours but also for the Sins of the Whole World.

3 We know that we have come to know Him

IF WE OBEY HIS COMMANDS.

4 The man who says,

'I know Him,' but does not do what He Commands is a Liar,

And the Truth is not in him.

5 But if anyone Obeys His Word,

God's love is Truly made complete in him.

THIS IS HOW WE KNOW WE ARE IN HIM:

6 WHOEVER CLAIMS TO LIVE IN HIM MUST WALK AS JESUS DID.

7 Dear Friends, I am not writing you a New Command

But an Old one,

Which you have had since the beginning.

This Old Command is the Message you have heard.

8 Yet, I am writing you a New Command;

Its Truth is seen In Him and you,

BECAUSE THE DARKNESS IS PASSING

AND THE TRUE LIGHT IS ALREADY SHINING.

9 Anyone who claims to be In The Light

But Hates his brother is still in the Darkness.

10 Whoever loves his Brother lives In The Light,

And there is nothing in him to make him Stumble.

11 But whoever Hates his Brother is in the Darkness

And walks around in the Darkness;

He does not know where he is going,

BECAUSE THE DARKNESS HAS BLINDED HIM.

12 I write to you, dear Children,

Because your Sins have been forgiven

On account of His Name.

33 I write to you, Fathers,

Because you have known Him Who is from the beginning.

I write to you, young men,

Because you have Overcome the Evil One.

I write to you, dear Children,

Because you have known the Father.

14 I write to you, fathers

Because you have known Him Who is from the beginning.

I write to you, young men,

Because you are strong, and the Word of God lives in you,

AND YOU HAVE OVERCOME THE EVIL ONE.

(1 John 2:1-14)