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Monday, December 07, 2009

Prove It!

Dear friend, don’t let this [Diotrephes'] bad example influence you. Follow only what is good.  Remember that those who do good prove that they are God’s children, and those who do evil prove that they do not know God. [III John 11]

I have probably read this before and complained that John was teaching works.  But I see it differently today.

In light of my post yesterday about good and evil, it makes sense today that John also equated 'good' with knowing God and 'evil' the same as 'empty' or not knowing God.  Wow. 

John is simply teaching that we can give ourselves this 'test' to prove whether or not we know God.  Ouch.

Father, I see again today the importance of knowing You.  Nothing could require more priority.  Help me to reconcile (in my head, my heart, and my testimony to others) that Jesus is the only way to know You.

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