Hey, y’all! Get ready for some major tea-spilling from our boy John in 3 John. He’s got the deets on hospitality and haters, and he’s not holding back. So grab your favorite drink and let’s dive in!
"3 John: The Ultimate Tea on Hospitality"
Okay, so first off, John is all about that hospitality game. He’s talking about how important it is to welcome travelers and missionaries into your home, and to support them in their work for God. But he’s not just saying it’s a nice thing to do – he’s straight up calling it a commandment from God. So if you’re not showing hospitality, you’re not following God’s will.
"John’s Got the Scoop on Gaius and His Hospitality Game"
So John’s buddy Gaius is a total boss when it comes to hospitality. He’s been opening up his home to missionaries and supporting them financially, and John is super impressed. He’s basically like, "Yo, Gaius is killing it with the hospitality. Keep it up, bro."
"Diotrephes: The Ultimate Hater and Hospitality Blocker"
But of course, where there’s tea, there’s also drama. Enter Diotrephes, who John describes as "loving to be first." Translation: this dude is all about power and control. He’s not into the whole hospitality thing, and he’s even been kicking out other believers who do show hospitality. John is not having it, and he’s basically like, "Dude, you need to chill and start showing some love."
"John’s Master Plan to Spread Hospitality and Love"
So John’s not just content to sit back and let the haters hate. He’s got a plan for spreading hospitality and love throughout the church. He’s encouraging everyone to support the missionaries who come through, and to welcome them into their homes. He’s also urging them to show love to one another, and to not imitate the negative behavior of Diotrephes.
"Demetrius: A Model of Hospitality and Faith"
But it’s not all drama and haters in 3 John. John also shouts out his boy Demetrius, who is a model of hospitality and faith. He’s been doing some great work for God, and John is proud of him. He’s basically saying, "Yo, be like Demetrius. He’s the real deal."
"John’s Final Words on Hospitality and Keeping the Faith"
And finally, John wraps up his letter with some words of encouragement and exhortation. He’s reminding everyone to keep showing hospitality and love, and to stay faithful to God. He’s also promising that he’ll come visit soon and talk face-to-face. And with that, John drops the mic and exits stage left.
Thanks for joining me on this journey through 3 John, where John spilled all the tea on hospitality and haters. Remember to stay hospitable, show love to one another, and always keep the faith. Until next time!