1 John 3

Lord God, you tell me clearly that, “we should love one another”. We should not be angered (hate) at the brethren because they are different or because we are jealous.

I know I have passed out of death and into life because I love the brothers. Whoever does not love abides in death.  I know love because I know you, Lord Jesus. I know that you lay down your life for me and that I ought to lay down my life for my brothers.

If I have the world’s goods and see my brother in need, I should gladly, thankfully, help meet that need, recognizing how you, Father, have met my needs. I do this well by recognizing your love for me and training myself to abide in that love. As your love abides in me, Father, I love the brothers in deed and in truth.