2 John 1:1-17

We really do not know what kind of relationship John had with the woman to whom this letter was addressed.  We know that she was a believer with whom John had worked, for whom he had a sisterly love and about whom he was clearly concerned.  He has much to say to her but chooses to simply remind her and warn her of some very important truths.
WALK LIKE BELIVERS: John has repeated this message all through his Gospel as well as his Epistle.  He simply reminds us to walk in love and obedience.  These are the true signs of a believer and must be the characteristics that mark our lives.  The Lord has changed our lives so that we can love and obey.  We are to pass this message on to all those to whom we minister that they too might be able to walk in the truth.
WATCH FOR DECIEVERS: Unfortunately there are many who claim to be believers that do not follow the truth and in fact reject the message of Christ.  They have ulterior motives that may not be readily visible but their false teachings are very clear.  We are to be very careful of these people, we must be on the alert for them and when we identify them we must stand ready to refute them, expose them and must never assist them in any way.  They are to be identified and treated as dangerous.  

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