WALK IN THE TRUTH
III John 1:4 NKJV
[4] I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
IN CONTEXT
What do people say about you when you’re not in the room? In his absence, some church members testified of Gaius’ faithfulness (v3). Their testimony seems unsolicited and it’s this that makes it all the sweeter; John wasn’t asking for a report on Gaius, yet these church members felt compelled to share that he walks in truth. As Gaius’ spiritual father, their revelation is music to John’s ears; he’s brimming with pride as he commends Gaius for his faithfulness (v4).
Knowing the truth and walking in truth are not the same.
It isn’t Gaius’ knowledge of the TRUTH that John celebrates, but rather his application of the TRUTH. Unfortunately, super spirituality a disease that plagues many of us: we know a lot, but we don’t apply what we know. In v3, the church members’ testimony refers to Gaius’ a) knowledge – “the TRUTH that is in you”, and b) application – “just as you walk in the TRUTH.” In other words, he made use of the TRUTH. Neither you or those around you can be blessed if you know the TRUTH, but don’t walk in the TRUTH.
CHOOSE TO WALK IN THE TRUTH.
In a society where TRUTH is seen as relative, it’s helpful to remember that TRUTH IS A PERSON– JESUS (John 14:6). To know the TRUTH, is to know ( GK: ginosko) JESUS; to walk IN TRUTH, is to live in a way that signifies that you know Jesus. Truth is relevant to every area of your life. It can’t be compartmentalised. It can’t be diluted. Too often you are judged on which areas of your life you choose to walk in TRUTH and to what extent you’ll WALK IN TRUTH. When we do this we straddle a middle ground that is nonexistent; in reality, you’re either walking in truth or living a lie.
[4] I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
IN CONTEXT
What do people say about you when you’re not in the room? In his absence, some church members testified of Gaius’ faithfulness (v3). Their testimony seems unsolicited and it’s this that makes it all the sweeter; John wasn’t asking for a report on Gaius, yet these church members felt compelled to share that he walks in truth. As Gaius’ spiritual father, their revelation is music to John’s ears; he’s brimming with pride as he commends Gaius for his faithfulness (v4).
Knowing the truth and walking in truth are not the same.
It isn’t Gaius’ knowledge of the TRUTH that John celebrates, but rather his application of the TRUTH. Unfortunately, super spirituality a disease that plagues many of us: we know a lot, but we don’t apply what we know. In v3, the church members’ testimony refers to Gaius’ a) knowledge – “the TRUTH that is in you”, and b) application – “just as you walk in the TRUTH.” In other words, he made use of the TRUTH. Neither you or those around you can be blessed if you know the TRUTH, but don’t walk in the TRUTH.
CHOOSE TO WALK IN THE TRUTH.
In a society where TRUTH is seen as relative, it’s helpful to remember that TRUTH IS A PERSON– JESUS (John 14:6). To know the TRUTH, is to know ( GK: ginosko) JESUS; to walk IN TRUTH, is to live in a way that signifies that you know Jesus. Truth is relevant to every area of your life. It can’t be compartmentalised. It can’t be diluted. Too often you are judged on which areas of your life you choose to walk in TRUTH and to what extent you’ll WALK IN TRUTH. When we do this we straddle a middle ground that is nonexistent; in reality, you’re either walking in truth or living a lie.
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