1 John 1:1-4
John's desire is for the Saints to fellowship with God and His Son Jesus Christ, and as they do that to find a fullness of joy.
We can do this by
-confessing our sins and allowing ourselves to be cleansed from unrighteousness (1 John 1:9)
-accepting His word (1 John 1:10)
-keeping His commandments (1 John 2:3)
-being obedient to His word and demonstrating His love (1 John 2:5)
-walking after Christ's example (1 John 2:6)
-loving our neighbors, and abiding in light (1 John 2:10)
-loving each other in word, deed, and truth (1 John 3:18)
-loving not the world, or the lust of the flesh, but doing the will of God (1 John 2:15-17)
In order to do the will of God, and walk in His light, rather than giving in to the lust of the flesh, I must change my desires. This is no easy task, and will probably take my whole life to keep practicing and improving. Hopefully as I go along, I will become better and better at doing His will and developing the right attitude until my heart changes and I truly become His.
