Paul talks about the importance of a right heart over the right actions. Right actions with a messed up heart will soon lead to messed up actions.

John encourages a man to continue living out his faith and watch out for those who don't.

John writes to a specific woman about the faith she has and how she lives that out in everyday life.

The readings this week are tied together with the imagery of a vineyard and grapes and obedience and faithfully living out the gospel.

John finishes this letter with some pretty significant thinking and a major challenge for us today. Living out our faith in all things.

John reminds us that saying we're followers of God isn't the same as being followers of God.

John reminds us where our identity really is found and what living in that identity looks like.

Paul reminds us that being humble is the best way to see and experience the life of Christ.

The readings this week deal with following God's direction for our lives. When we follow things generally end up better than if we blaze our own trail.

John reminds us that Jesus died for us and for those around us. We can't claim God's love and not love our neighbors.