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How does 1 John differentiate between children of God and children of the devil?

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1 John differentiates them by their actions, particularly in how they express love and righteousness.

The distinction between children of God and children of the devil is starkly portrayed in 1 John 3:10. 'In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil.' The key factors are their deeds. Children of God are identified by their commitment to righteousness and love for their brethren, while those of the devil are marked by hatred and unrighteous acts. The teaching emphasizes that the fundamental characteristic of a child of God is the manifestation of divine love, which cannot coexist with acts of hatred or indifference. Therefore, observable behavior serves as the evidence of one's spiritual lineage.
Scripture References: 1 John 3:10

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