In this second love letter of the Elder, Pastor, and Apostle John, his burden is more focused upon the behavior of certain personalities in the church rather than the dangers which exist from those who come from outside of it with false doctrine. The examples of the personalities in this letter, both positive and negative, are good examples for us. Their examples prompt should prompt true believers to examine their own example. Are we charitable and hospitable, or are we censorious and self-seeking? As one commentator notes, "Christian communion is exerted and cherished by [John's] letter. Christians are to be commended in the practical proof of their professed subjection to the gospel of Christ. The animating and countenancing of generous and public-spirited persons is doing good to many – to this end the apostle sends this encouraging epistle to his friend Gaius, in which also he complains of the quite opposite spirit and practice of a certain minister, and confirms the good report concerning another more worthy to be imitated." – Matthew HenryIn this second love letter of the Elder, Pastor, and Apostle John, his burden is more focused upon the behavior of certain personalities in the church rather than the dangers which exist from those who come from outside of it with false doctrine. The examples of the personalities in this letter, both positive and negative, are good examples for us. Their examples prompt should prompt true believers to examine their own example. Are we charitable and hospitable, or are we censorious and self-seeking? As one commentator notes, "Christian communion is exerted and cherished by [John's] letter. Christians are to be commended
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