COMMENDATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT… FOSTER UNITY AND GOOD WORKS 3 John.1:12 Life is governed by the law of sowing and reaping, rewards and accolades. Everyone who truly wants a better tomorrow tries to be up and doing. Doing well requires commendation. As
DO NOT IMITATE EVIL … AVOID CONTENTIOUS BEHAVIOUR 3 John.1: 9 – 11 We are children of God. God does not do evil. We are obliged to follow peace with all men and be holy without which we cannot see God.
HOSPITALITY AND SUPPORT … (CARE FOR TRAVELING MISSIONARIES) 3 John.1:5 - 8 The church of Christ is centered on love and care for others. Jesus came into the world to die for sinners so we can be reconciled back to God.
BEWARE OF DECEIVERS … (GUARD AGAINST FALSE TEACHERS) 2 John.1:7-11 Jesus at some point in His ministry made a sentence that is key to standing firm in the faith. He said, “Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall set
LOVE AND HOSPITALITY … [SHOWING KINDNESS TO FELLOW BELIEVERS] 2 John.1:5-6 True Christian love is borne out of a rich relationship with God. This can be extended to others especially to those of the household of faith. It is fast becoming
WALKING IN TRUTH … [HOLDING FAST TO APOSTOLIC TEACHINGS] 2 John.1:4 Walking in the truth is not an option for a child of God. It is a MUST! Jesus is the way, truth and life and no one comes to the
OVERCOMING THE WORLD 1 John.3:22, 5:14 -15 Overcomers rule the world. It is imperative to say everyone who wants to be outstanding in his/her endeavors must engage with principles that engender success. While it is good to maximize the opportunities that
CONFIDENCE IN PRAYERS (TRUSTING GOD’S FAITHFULNESS) 1 John.3:22, 5:14 -15 Man was not made to be independent of his Maker. God made us to depend on Him for sustenance. He didn’t make a world in which He will not be needed.
1 John. 4:1-6 We are in the end times… the infiltration of false teachings and people having itching ears will abound. It’s imperative to discern truth from false teachings. Do you still read your bible? Do you still take time to
1 John. 3:11-24, 4:7-21 Genuine love is fast fading out among men. Selfishness is fast encroaching into the fabric of society. To profess to others that, we love them is easy. To live it as a lifestyle is where the work
