For Saturday, December 2, 2023:
3 John 11 Phillips: “Never let evil be your example, dear friend of mine, but always good. The person who does good belongs to God, but the one who does evil does not know God at all.”
Once again the Bible is separating the sheep from the goats. In this scenario, a church had not been welcoming to itinerant evangelists, traveling workers doing just what Jesus said to do. That is wrong, and the Bible counsels us to not hang out with these people. Instead, be a part of the group that loves their neighbors. When in doubt, just do what Jesus did!
Think about it. It’s easy to come forward during a revival meeting and say a short prayer asking Jesus into your heart. The hard part is figuring out how to best live the rest of your life! Becoming a Christian represents a radical transformation for most people. You might need to make new friends and avoid the old ones. Frankly, your old evil friends will fall by the wayside. They have nothing in common with you any longer. Be intentional about doing the next right thing.
The person who does good is walking with the Lord. “They will know we are Christians by our love!”
Pastor Norton Lawellin
Jesus in the City Fellowship
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