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Here John was attacking the second claim of the false teachers: that people had no natural tendency toward sin, that they were “without sin” and that they were then incapable of sinning. This is a lie. The false teachers refused to take sin seriously. They wanted to be considered Christians, but they saw no need to confess and repent. The death of Christ did not mean much to them because they didn’t think they needed it. Instead of repenting and being purified by Christ’s blood, they were encouraging sin among believers. In this life we are always capable of sinning, so we should never let down our guard.--- Life Application Study Bible notesPRAYERDear Heavenly Father, May I never claim to be without sin and deceive myself.I confess that there still remains ungodliness within me.I embrace that I have sinned.Holy Spirit, remind me to acknowledge my weakness and failures before the Father.Search my heart and reveal any known and unknown sin to me so that I can confess.Please forgive my sins and purify me from all unrighteousness. I praise You for Your faithfulness that as soon as my confession leaves my lips, then I am forgiven.In Jesus’ nameAmen