1 John, 5
19. [And] we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
19. [And] we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
Chapter 5 of 1 St. John deals with the faith and testimony of Jesus Christ, as well as addressing the importance of prayer and obedience to God. To find five verses related to these themes in other parts of the Bible, we can observe passages that talk about the need to believe in Jesus, keep their commandments, and seek God's will through prayer. Next, follow the five verses chosen in order of proximity to the themes of the chapter:
1 John 4:15: "Anyone who confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God is in Him, and He in God." This verse relates to chapter 5 of 1 St. John in highlighting the importance of faith in Jesus as the Son of God. The confession that Jesus is the Son of God is a sign that God is present in the person's life.
1 John 2:3-4: "And in this we know that we know him: if we keep his commandments. He who says, I know him, and keep his commandments, he is a liar, and in him is not the truth." This excerpt emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commandments. Chapter 5 of 1 St. John also highlights the importance of obedience as a sign of love for God.
James 4:3: "Pedis, and you do not receive, because you ask badly, to spend you on your delights." This verse highlights the importance of prayer with a sincere heart and aligned with God's will. Chapter 5 of 1 St. John emphasizes that God meets our prayers when we ask according to His will.
Matthew 7:7-8: "Ask, and shall be given to you; seek, and you will find; and be open, and shall open to you. For he who asks he receives; and he who seeks to find; that hits, opens. " This excerpt emphasizes the importance of perseverance in prayer and in the search for God's will. This idea is also reinforced in chapter 5 of 1 St. John.
Hebrews 11:1: "Now, faith is the firm foundation of things that are expected, and proof of things they do not see." This verse highlights the importance of faith as the basis for our hope in God. Chapter 5 of 1 St. John also emphasizes the importance of faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and as a source of eternal life.
“Não se desencoraje, pois, se na alma existe o contínuo esforço de melhorar, no final o Senhor a premia fazendo nela florir, de repente, todas as virtudes como num jardim florido.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
