1 John 3:21

21. Condemn us not Our self-complacency may, indeed, deceive us, and we may think our heart does not condemn when the heart is itself beguiled. While our own hearts condemn us not, the hearts and consciences of others may justly condemn us. And in 1 John 3:23-24 is given a test by which the assurance of the heart is tried. The love which is truth must wear the garb of deed and fulfilment of his commandments, otherwise vain is the appeal to our hearts.

Confidence toward God We feel the full assurance of sin forgiven, of divine acceptance, of blessed communion, of a “title clear to mansions in the skies.”