How do we know that we love God?

Our assurance of loving God is intertwined with our love for others. In 1 John 4:20, it is stated, 'If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar.' This indicates that true love for God cannot exist in isolation from love for fellow believers. The act of loving others is a tangible expression of our understanding and acceptance of God's love for us, which has been poured into our hearts. Therefore, the evidence of our love for God is seen in how we treat and care for those around us. Our ability to love others authentically is a reflection of the love that God has shown to us through Christ.