In 1 John 4:1-21, John again warns against “false prophets” and encourages the church to “test the spirits.” For true children of God, their lives will be centered on the cross and the love of God revealed on the cross. The cross is the ultimate unveiling of God’s self-sacrificial love. See this love and being transformed by this love is what motivates us to love others. When we embrace the God of love, it does away with fear!