1 John 3:14-19

14If we love our brothers and sisters who are believers, it proves that we have passed from death to life. But a person who has no love is still dead.

15Anyone who hates another brother or sister is really a murderer at heart. And you know that murderers don’t have eternal life within them.

16We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters.

17If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?

18Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.

19Our actions will show that we belong to the truth, so we will be confident when we stand before God.