Verse 4 warns that anyone who claims ???I know Him [Christ],??? but ???keeps not His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.??? It is crucial to note that verse 5 goes on to reveal that only those who ???keep his [Christ???s] word??? can develop and perfect the love of God in their lives. (In the end, others can only talk about the law and love.) After all, John 17:17 states, ???Your