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Correcting The Diotrephes Spirit - III John


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In this episode, we focus on the New Testament book of III John. It contrasts effective spiritual leadership with an immature and self-serving leader who sought preeminence, was unwelcoming to visiting teachers, and lacked genuine hospitality, ultimately hindering true fellowship.Ā 

These actions are detrimental because they disrupt true fellowship, create chaos and conflict, hinder the spread of the Gospel, and place personal power and insecurity above Christ's headship of the Church.

Correction, though often misconstrued as "criticizing" in this day and time, is an essential component of God's true love, and is necessary to address sin and steer believers back onto the right path. We can see this is what many of the prophets of old did, and it's still necessary today.Ā  However, know that many leaders don't want to be corrected, particularly those who want the preeminence. But we have direction from the Lord to do just that, using scripture. 2 Timothy 3:16 states, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness,

True ministry prioritizes God's will over personal agendas. It's important to correct sin and maintain Christian principles for the health of the Church.Ā 

God doesn't play favorites based on a rank or position. The Church belongs to Christ, and faithfulness and obedience to God leads to a victorious life.

In many places of worship today, the Diotrephes spirit is prevalent, with leaders wanting to be the main attraction, rather than God.Ā 

Listen as we encourage you in this episode to keep your focus locked on the Lord.

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~Walking In The Light~By Elder Randall Ogans Sr. & Elder DeBorrah K. Ogans