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1 John 3:7-8 (NLT)

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⁷ Dear children, don't let anyone deceive you about this: When people do what is right, it shows that they are righteous, even as Christ is righteous. ⁸ But when people keep on sinning, it shows that they belong to the devil, who has been sinning since the beginning. But the Son of God came to destroy the works of the devil.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 7) Righteousness - Do what is right is righteous

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 8) Who is stronger, God or Satan? The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil's work

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 7) Jesus - the Zealot (part 1) (2010-06-10)
(v. 8) Jesus - the Zealot (part 1) (2010-06-10)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 8) Devotional: Focus on your Purpose (2008-12-12)