1 John: A 15-Day DevotionalEgzanp

John provides a valuable pastoral example in this section. He has not dodged the challenging truths that needed to be stated in the previous sections. He has been bold and direct. But he is not shrill, and he does not stay in confrontation mode. Here he pauses to encourage his people with the reality of gospel promises. These truths—and not browbeating—are what will inspire them to persevere and to pursue holiness.