1Jo 3:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3 : John concludes, And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure (1 John 3:3 ). The hope of being like Christ motivates believers to live holy lives. They know that Jesus is pure and that heaven is a place of holiness. Therefore, they strive to grow in purity and avoid sin. This hope leads them to pursue righteousness and prepare for the day when they will be with Christ forever.

‏ 1 John 3:3

v. 3: John concludes, And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure (1 John 3:3 ^a). The hope of being like Christ motivates believers to live holy lives. They know that Jesus is pure and that heaven is a place of holiness. Therefore, they strive to grow in purity and avoid sin. This hope leads them to pursue righteousness and prepare for the day when they will be with Christ forever.