Children of God are recognized by their love in action.
Those familiar with John would also be familiar with his language of love.
God is pleased when we imitate his goodness.
Man’s heart is revealed in his actions.
Keep God’s commands.
The talk here of laying down our lived for our brothers and sisters is the ultimate way to imitate Christ.
Lord Jesus, thank you for laying down your life for me. Help me- empower me, to lay down my life for my brothers and sisters.