1Jo 2:11 | MHM | STEP | v. 11 : John explains, But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes (1 John 2:11 ). Hatred proves a person is spiritually blind and lost. They do not know where they are going, because the darkness inside them keeps them from seeing the truth. True followers of Jesus are known by their love, not by hate (Luke 9:54 ).

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v. 11: John explains, But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes (1 John 2:11 ^a). Hatred proves a person is spiritually blind and lost. They do not know where they are going, because the darkness inside them keeps them from seeing the truth. True followers of Jesus are known by their love, not by hate (Luke 9:54 ^b).