S - 1 John 3:7 Dear children, don’t let anyone deceive you about this: When people do what is right, it shows that they are righteous, even as Christ is righteous. 8 But when people keep on sinning, it shows that they belong to the devil, who has been sinning since the beginning. But the Son of God came to destroy the works of the devil.
O - When we see ourselves or others doing what is right, it shows that they are righteous and when people are continually sinning, it shows that they still belong to the devil.
A - "Am I truly saved?" is a question that many ask about themselves or about others. The answer is pretty simple from this verse. If you are doing what is right you are saved and if you are still sinning you are not. Getting in the business of judging others is pretty risky as we may do not know what is in the heart but it is pretty safe to say that if I run into someone that is outwardly sinning and not changing but saying they are Christians, they are indeed not saved. I want to shine a light in their lives in a non-judgemental way but to proclaim the goodness and mercy of God and help set them free with this truth. In the same way, I can also look at my children and help raise them as I see their outward, and since we are close, their heart and determine if they need additional help in finding or keeping God in their hearts.
P - God, I praise you and thank you this morning for being the one and only God and creator of all things and for the innumerable sacrifices that you have and continue to do for me and those that I love. I pray that you would bless us today and keep us safe in our journeys. Help us to live a healthy and long life and use us to reach many people for your kingdom and your glory.
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