Wise counsel. As Martin suggests, the case of Diotrephes may not always have been so clear as it became by the time John wrote his letter. I ponder how to recognize and counteract those tendencies in earlier stages, not to mention how to fight the temptation to act similarly myself.
Thanks Jameson, a very important and well written post.
It is very difficult to deal with such people as Diotrephes, as they work hard to promote themselves and ingratiate themselves with the other leaders, then take over the group.
It is so amazing that Diotrephes even opposed John- it would be very interesting to see what happened when John visited the Church and sorted him out!
Wise counsel. As Martin suggests, the case of Diotrephes may not always have been so clear as it became by the time John wrote his letter. I ponder how to recognize and counteract those tendencies in earlier stages, not to mention how to fight the temptation to act similarly myself.
I agree - perhaps part of the reason John wrote the letter was to "clear the air" on what was actually happening, and who the problem actually was.
Thanks Jameson, a very important and well written post.
It is very difficult to deal with such people as Diotrephes, as they work hard to promote themselves and ingratiate themselves with the other leaders, then take over the group.
It is so amazing that Diotrephes even opposed John- it would be very interesting to see what happened when John visited the Church and sorted him out!
Amen