3 John

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It is interesting to see that even in the early days of Christianity there were people in leadership positions who wanted to run the show their way and not God's way. Over the years I have encountered many people who were like this (and even a few times acted this way myself), and each time it was a dividing point in that particular body. Sometimes it was just not being willing to accept change, sometimes it was controlling who could participate and who could not. And almost always it involved gossip and slander, lies and backstabbing.

Yet even in this situation with Gaius, John lets hi know that when he gets there he will set things right. And that Gaius should remember that those who follow God are the ones doing genuine good. He challenges him to remain this way and continue to show love, and not give into the temptation to do evil.

I think this is a message we all can benefit from.