How is love produced in believers according to 1 John?

The Epistle of 1 John teaches that love is produced in believers as a result of being born again by the Holy Spirit. This love is not natural but is the fruit of the Spirit working in them. John states that 'the fruit of the Spirit is love' (Galatians 5:22), indicating that genuine love is one of the key characteristics of a believer. This love is enabled by the believer's relationship with God, and as they come to know God's love for them, they are compelled to love others in return. Hence, a true connection to God manifests in their ability to love sincerely and selflessly.