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One of the greatest weapons Satan has is the powerful weapon of doubt. Doubt in the Savior, doubt in the brethren, and doubt in ourselves. Doubt is the world’s most powerful weapon. Satan discourages Christians with these thoughts: “Are you sure you are a Christian? Do you really think you can stay faithful? How can you believe that Jesus really cares for you?” To help us with confidence consider this small list:
Knowledge: “Now by this we know that we know Him…” (1 John 2:3).
Following: “…to walk just as He walked” (1 John 2:6).
Obedience: “Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him…” (1 John 3:24).
Loving: “…He who does not love his brother abides in death” (1 John 3:14).
Pursuit of Righteousness: “…he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him” (1 John 5:18).
Yes, we can know that following Christ is the right life. We just need to open the book!
Jonathan Burns
Findlay church of Christ
Sparta, TN