Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 John 3:22
22. And We feel full access in prayer. Whatsoever In this frame of sweet accord with God we ask, we receive. That spirit of accord will, indeed, circumscribe our ask within the limits of God’s will that we should have. And the Spirit grants delightful contentment and resignation to our lot within that blessed sphere. Keep his commandments For without this objective test no subjective assurance is genuine. Our apostle gives no comfort to a mere emotional self-gratulation which is not... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 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... read more