Love in truth

John points to Jesus laying down His life, then asks how God's love can remain in someone who closes their heart to a needy brother. Love in truth is more than speech. Let the cross challenge the distance between the concern you express and the resources you actually share.

Put the Word into practice

Meet a need you have been talking about but postponing action on.

Search the Scripture

How does John move from Jesus' sacrifice to ordinary material generosity?

A prayerful response

Jesus, open my heart and make my love practical and truthful. Amen.