(Read 1 John 2:9-11.)

But “he that loves his brother remains in the light,” and in his case there is no “cause for stumbling.” Here the Greek word suggests a baited animal trap and denotes something that can bring about a fall into sin. Actually, a professing Christian who hates his brother “does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.” (Matthew 13:13-15) Will this warning move you to avoid spiritual darkness by refusing to let personal differences, the lies of apostates, or anything else destroy your brotherly love?