In his last letter to the church, this one addressed specifically to his friend Gaius, John gives one final contrast to highlight the truth of the gospel.
Diotrephes was in the church too. In fact, he made himself to be quite a powerful figure in the church. He took it upon himself to decide who was in and who was out.
Bullies like Diotrephes seem to get their way. They kick and shove, and call themselves the boss. The Gospel of Jesus is not a power play. The bullies have not advantage here.
The gospel calls us to surrender, to decrease so that Christ might increase (John 3:30). The gospel calls us to love and service. It invites us to walk in the light.
Christ is not one who demands payment. He became our ransom and our freedom (Matthew 20:28).
As these gospels come to an end, John encourages us to inmate what is good. Walk in light. Don’t mind those bullies. They do not speak for God.
Keep going. Keep close to Jesus.
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3 John 1:1-15
Matthew 20:25-28
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