1 John 4:20 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 20 If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.

The true Christian who acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God must live in love toward God as well as his brother. We must learn to discern the spirit of truth and falsehood, to love one another as God has loved us, and to love our brothers. Then we will face final judgment with hope and joy.