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How do we know God's love is perfected in us?

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We know God's love is perfected in us because it produces obedience to His Word and love for one another.

The Apostle John lays out the evidence of God's love being perfected in us through our actions and transformations. In 1 John 2:5, John states that whoever keeps His word, in them the love of God is perfected. This indicates that genuine love for God results in a commitment to His commands. Furthermore, in 1 John 4:12, he asserts that if we love one another, it is a clear signal that God dwells in us, and His love is made complete in us. The presence of God’s love leads to a selfless love for others, exemplifying the fruit of the Spirit operative in a believer’s life. In essence, our ability to love God and others serves as the affirmation that God's transformative love is indeed at work in our hearts.
Scripture References: 1 John 2:5, 1 John 4:12

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