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10/14/2024
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“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” (1). John wanted believers to clearly understand what it meant to be “children of God” through Jesus. Although some were teaching that a person could profess Christ and live any way they wanted, John warned: “do not let anyone lead you astray” (7). Jesus came to save us from sin and to destroy sin (8); therefore, “no one who is born of God” will embrace a sinful life (9).
Being God’s child is not a matter of formulaic words or group affiliation. When we put our faith in Jesus, God’s indwelling Spirit directs us to pursue righteousness and love one another (10).