5 but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him: 6 whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.  1 John 2:5-6

4. The tests of our adoption

a. The Test of Fellowship: 1 John 1:1-10

b. The Test of Obedience: 1 John 2:3-5a

TODAY

c. The Test of Conformity: 1 John 2:5-6

1. Jesus’ speech – our speech: Spirit-controlled and building up: Matthew 15:18, Proverbs 12:18, Luke 4:22, James 5:8

2. Jesus’ actions – our actions: Spirit-directed and self-denying: John 6:38

Two principles for Christian living . . .

– We are to deny ourselves: Mark 8:34

– We do not exist for ourselves: Mark 8:34-35

3. Jesus’ heart – our hearts: Spirit-filled and eternally focused: Luke 9:51-53, Proverbs 23:26