1 John 2:12 KJV [12] I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake. John directs this verse to those who are young in the faith. He wants them to understand why he has written this epistle. They need to be reminded of what God has done in their lives. Also, he wants them to understand the purpose as to why the Lord has shown this great act of kindness. They were once sinners guilty before God. They were unable to save themselves and incapable of paying the enormous sin debt that belonged …
“Blinded Eyes”
1 John 2:11 KJV [11] But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes. It is possible for a man to have eyes that can physically see and still live a blinded life. What is even more surprising is for a man to have his spiritual eyes open and live a blinded life. You might ask yourself how this could happen. How can a man see physically and spiritually yet live as though he could not see at all? The answer is rather …
“Helping Others Along the Way”
1 John 2:10 KJV [10] He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. Brotherly love is so vital within the church. The devil knows if he can cause division or strife in any assembly, he can weaken their spiritual power. This will cause the people to lose focus and get off track. If they do manage to carry on, things will become mechanical and their passion for things of God will be drastically altered. They will become a church of performance rather than a church of power. John teaches in …
“Living in the Darkness of Hatred”
1 John 2:9 KJV [9] He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. Hatred is a very evil sin. The seeds of hatred may go undetected in the beginning, however, over time it can grow inwardly like a cancer. If this evil seed is cultivated in one’s heart, it can destroy both the individual and those around them. Hatred will produce other sinful seeds such as stubbornness, pride, anger, murder and malice. These are only a few, to say the least. Remember that hatred doesn’t have to have a cause. …