1 John 3:17-19

Good News Translation

¹⁷ If we are rich and see others in need, yet close our hearts against them, how can we claim that we love God? ¹⁸ My children, our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action.

Courage before God

¹⁹ This, then, is how we will know that we belong to the truth; this is how we will be confident in God's presence.