1 John 4:17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Here John gives us another reason why Christians love. This would be that as our love is made perfect or mature we can have confidence in the face of judgement. Because we are God’s children and objects of His gracious goodness we can also call Him Father just as Jesus did with boldness and confidence that His love abides in us. Verse 18 somewhat shows just the opposite because as it says perfect love casteth out fear and that fear comes from Satan. Anyone who has fear in their heart is not made perfect in love. Since God loves us He will take care of us so we nothing to fear. When we are overwhelmed by the love of God for us and our love for God, there is no place for fear. If we love like God wants us to we should be confident enough to stand before Him in judgement with no fear. Perfect love knows no fear.