believer in need, yet closes his heart of compassion against him, how can the love of God live and remain in him? Little children, let us not love [merely] in theory or in speech but in deed and in truth (in practice and in sincerity). By this we shall come to know (perceive, recognize, and understand) that we are of the Truth, and can reassure (quiet, conciliate, and pacify) our hearts in His presence.” We therefore see that Jesus treasures the love of the brethren with the God kind of Love before one seeks to think they Love Him, and we see this kind of Love [Agape] defined in 1 CORITHIANS 13:4-8 which says “Love endures long and is patient and kind; love never is 71
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