Today’s Thought “Who Do They Say I Am? “ G. Ward

3 John 1: ⁵ Beloved, you are acting faithfully in whatever you accomplish for the brothers and sisters, and especially when they are strangers; ⁶ and they have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. 

Some have commended my tolerance as one seemingly accepting of behaviors lacking moral fiber, particularly as I’ve interacted so congenially with those outside of Truth (i.e., salutations, genuinely concerned for their welfare); but what some may not know is, there’s great refusal from me to commend any for an unholy approach to life - whether they’re believers or not. My being owned by the only Gracious Redeemer, seeks to convey HIS righteousness, with a clear dutiful and reasonable interaction to any, that allows a potential conveyance of our Lord’s gospel. I cannot however, subvert Truth by chants in how HIS love pardons, along with how merciful HE is – without sharing HIM as Just (“Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism.” Col.3:25).

Believers must prepare new believers onto a rough road ahead (*Matt.10:16-23). Moreover, many will perceive a social tolerance from you, but your spiritual posture has to be separate from worldly ideas soon forgotten (Matt.24:35, 1 John 2:15-17).