In this week’s sermon, Pastor Mark Deering dives into 1 John 3:4–10, a challenging passage about sin, righteousness, and being children of God or the devil. He explains that John calls the early church to define their relationship with God—either pursuing righteousness through Jesus’ power or opposing Christ by not loving God and others. He emphasizes that while the ideal is to strive for Christlikeness, all believers still struggle with habitual sins. However, in Christ, believers can overcome sin, grow together, and experience the joy of unity.