Reading the Word 1 John 4:19–21 (ESV) 19 We love because he first loved us. 20 If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. 21 And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother. Understanding and Applying the Word True love for God is accompanied by love for others. When we come into a right relationship with God, we are to grow in godliness. This means that we … Continue reading God Is Love So We Must Love