1 John 4:8

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

He who says, "I know Him," but does no continue obeying his commandments, is a liar,

Whoever continually abides in him does not habitually sin; whoever lives in sin has not seen him, nor come to know him.

"If I glorify myself." said Jesus, "my glory is nothing. It is my Father that glorifies me, and you say, 'He is our God.'

This, then, is the message that we have heard from him, and are announcing to you, that God is light, and no darkness what ever is in him.

Finally, brothers, farewell. Aim at perfection, take courage, be of one mind, live in peace; so shall the God of love and peace be with you.

But God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us,

FOR INDEED OUR GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE.

"On those two commandments hang the whole law and the prophets."

"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Let all that you do be done in love.

Let brotherly love continue.