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"If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his son, purifies us from all sin" - 1 John 1:6-7

It's been awhile but I've decided to read from my Bible on an everyday basis from here on out. That's a serious commitment but I have to do it. For far too long I have gone without... some would refer to it as "recharging" their batteries. Well, I've been a dead 9-volt for years and I have to either charge or be thrown out. What use is a dead battery? Only paper weights and sling ammunition.

Anyway, today I sat down and read all of 1st John. A good friend of mine once said that it was his favorite book in the Bible. I guess that's why I started there. I have to say, it is a good book. Some of the wording is repetitive but I guess that's to get a point across. As a bit of an overview, I think that basically we must acknowledge Jesus as the son of God and love our neighbors as our selves. Jesus said this and now John reiterates it. I believe what they are saying is that we look after others in the way we often look after ourselves. Even if you are not overly fond of yourself most likely you will act in accordance of your own benefit.