“The eagle-eyed world acts as a policeman for the church. … It becomes a watch-dog over the sheep, barking furiously as soon as one goes astray. … Be careful, be careful of your private lives…and I believe your public lives will be sure to be right. Remember that it is upon your public life that the verdict of the world will very much depend.” —Charles Spurgeon
As followers of Jesus Christ, our lives and reputations should reflect his love, humility, and hospitality towards one another.
1. Gaius: A faithful follower of Jesus who walked in the truth.
“Gaius was commendable, praiseworthy, and a joy to his brothers and sisters in Christ. There was no contradiction between his profession (talk) and practice (walk).” —Daniel Akin
2. Diotrephes: An arrogant leader who was only interested in serving himself.
3. Demetrius: A man with a good reputation.
4. John: A faithful father in the faith.