4It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us.
-It is quite the blessing to have the generation following to still follow the truth. These parents were faithful to raise their children properly as they and we are commanded to do. It's hard work but brings great joy to everyone.
5And now, dear lady, I am not writing you a new command but one we have had from the beginning. I ask that we love one another.
-The command that was taught here wasn't something especially new, but something that needed to be repeated. This command is taught so often in the Bible. But there must be a reason that it needs to be repeated so often. It's a hard command to keep over time. This issue must have been as common back then as it is now. love love love.
6And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.
-John defines love. Obedience defines love. We must know his commands and we must obey them. God wants us to love each other. This is so important to Him, He keeps repeating it to us.
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it's thursday, 1 oct.
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