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As our children begin to grow up and exercise some independence, we frequently give them some parting advice as they leave the house without us: “Behave.” “Drive carefully.” “Remember to act like a Christian.” We feel compelled to urge upon them, not some new bit of information, but some old bromide that will serve them in good stead if they will heed it while they are absent from us. Similarly, John gives parting advice at the close of his first epistle, advice which the Spirit of God would implant in our minds and hearts in order to keep us safe as we live in the world: “Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.” (I John 5:21).
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