#8 - Turn Away From God's Word - 1 John

Jesus is the Word.

#7 - "See that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father." 1 John 2:24

The Expositor's Bible Commentary (Frank E. Gaebelein) points out the importance of the word "remains".

"The use of the special Johnnine word "remain" (abide) gives weight to the warning. The Word of the gospel must not only be heard but it must be given a vital place in one's life. "

Does God's word have a vital place in your life? Do you read your Bible daily? Do you love God's word or is it another book that sits on the shelf?

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