1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.

Application: 

If you claim to have fellowship with God but walk in darkness, John says, “You’re a liar” (1:6). Fellowship with God isn’t proven by spoken words; it’s shown by your actions. Praising God and shouting “amen” have their place, but true intimacy with God must be demonstrated through behavior, not just words. We share fellowship with the Lord and other believers when we walk in the light as he … is in the light (1:7).

This, of course, doesn’t mean you must live without sinning. Only God is light (1:5); you are called to walk in the light. You must be willing to let God expose the sin in you. Those who walk in the light aren’t sinless, but the light enables them to see their sin so they may repent. When that happens, the blood of Jesus … cleanses us (1:7) so that we may grow in sanctification, spiritual maturity, and intimacy with the Lord. When holy people see themselves in God’s light, they see their dirt. And when they see the dirt, they want God to deal with it—something he is delighted to do.

Only by living fully exposed to the truth of God does the ongoing cleansing work of Christ’s blood activate to reveal, cleanse, and empower us to confront the sin that has been exposed. This keeps fellowship with God maintained and growing. Failing to do this leaves God’s work dormant in the believer’s life (see 2 Cor 3:17–18).

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1371.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. My prayer is that this message will inspire you to seek the Lord with all your heart and bring glory to His Holy name. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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