In 3 John, there is a sharp contrast between one church member who loved Christ and his missionaries and another who loved to be first.
In the famous story of Daniel in the lions’ den, we learn about being blameless and see again that God reigns and rescues.
"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life."
New life in Christ includes submission to governmental authorities, love for the other, and putting on Christ for all to see him.
