1 John 3:20

If our heart condemns us. It is best to make this part of the same thought as 1 John 3:19. J. W. Roberts thinks this is so. "Our heart condemns us because of our acts of sin (see note on 1 John 2:1), and we ask in fear, Am I loving as I ought to do???' The fact that we are acting out our love will give us confidence. It is a paradox that only as we do see that Jesus paid it all ( Romans 8:1-4 and notes) will we be set free to make our lives a living sacrifice in praise to God!!!" (1) God knows the worst that is in us and still loves us! What the Christian learns about himself when he tries to be holy, God knew all along! (2) God knows everything, and He sometimes gives us credit for our good intentions. See 1 Kings 8:18-19.