My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counselor{Greek Parakleton: Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, and Comfortor.} with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous.

 John has something further to say. As he sees it, our attitude to our brother man has an effect not only on him but also on ourselves. 