1 John 3:17-19

CLV(i) 17 Now whoever may be having a livelihood in this world, and may be beholding his brother having need, and should be locking his compassions from him - how is the love of God remaining in him? 18 Little children, we should not be loving in word, neither in tongue, but in act and truth." 19 And in this shall we be knowing that we are of the truth and shall be persuading our hearts in front of Him,