Questions to consider

1. What are the dangers of harbouring suspicions in our hearts against
   God (v5)? How should we deal with such suspicions?
2. Why are people sometimes deluded into thinking they have
   fellowship with God when they do not as they walk in darkness
   (v6)?
3. Why is the message of the blood of Christ relevant not just for the
   beginning of the Christian life, but also throughout it (v7b & v9)?
4. Are there dangers in using verse 9 as a Gospel text?
5. In acknowledging sin Christians can focus on this too much or too
   little. How can you keep a right balance in doing this (v9)?