August 23

TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE

And this commandment have we from Him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. 1 John 4:21
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​Memorize this Verse:
21. A T C H W F H T H W L G L H B A

Notes on verse:

This verse summarizes (chapter 4). One cannot love God without first loving his fellow believer. A claim to love God is a delusion if not accompanied by unselfish love for other Christian’s.

When we are filled with the love of God, it proceeds from us. Whoever we are near gets the blessings of that overflowing love. Love and hate are opposites and cannot dwell in the same place. It is impossible to hate, when we are consumed with God’s love. We love all of God’s creation, and that includes the brothers.

TODAY'S BIBLE READING

August 23
Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online:

Old Testament
Esther 5-6  —  8.0 minutes
Proverbs 16:17-33  —  3.0 minutes

New Testament
Luke 20:1-8  —  2.0 minutes
Titus 3:9-15  —  1.5 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 14.5 minutes