Many believers struggle with feelings of inadequacy and self-condemnation, wondering if they truly have confidence before God. The apostle John addresses this struggle in First John 3:19-24, showing us that true confidence comes not from perfect performance but from trusting God's truth over our own self-accusations. God is greater than our hearts and knows all things, including our true motives and the genuine direction of our hearts. Confidence grows through honest transparency with God rather than trying to cover up our failures. This confidence is sustained by obedient faith that believes in Jesus Christ and loves others, confirmed by the Holy Spirit who reassures us of our standing as God's children.