But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him.

See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who belong to this world don’t recognize that we are God’s children because they don’t know him.

If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?

We know we love God’s children if we love God and obey his commandments.