Walk in Truth

Unit 1:6 “Walk in Truth”

In 3 John 1:1-11 we read about two men; Gaius and Diotrephes. The difference between these two men is that Gaius was a righteous man, always striving to do what was right. He was charitable, faithful in his actions toward his fellow men, and seeking nothing for his own. Diotrephes, on the other hand, was a very wordly man, used harsh and malicious words to the members, and he rejected the brethren.

To those who criticize the leaders of the church; there are some results that come of this which include: cutting the thread that binds you to the prophet, sinking yourself to hell, spiritual sickness which eventually brings spiritual death, and bring upon themselves hurt.

Because of the examples that these two men, some would do well and prosper by following Gaius and others would suffer and fall away becoming hard to the truth by following Diotrephes. If someone is supposed to be acting one way because of their supposed beliefs, it will lead away many people into unrighteousness.