II John 1:-13
1:1 John speaks to the children of God, elected to join His mission in bringing compassionate to all forms of life. As members of this spiritual kinship, we are loved and helped and rooted for by even those who have come before us.
1:2 John chooses the word "truth" to embody all that this philosophy is. It is the way of creation, the sustaining energy of life, continuing beyond limit.
1:3 We are wished 1) Grace, 2) Mercy 3) Peace 4) Truth and 5) Love from God. For it is with those five elements that we construct a beautiful and productive life on earth and in Spirit.
1:5-6 It is reiterated to us to love one another. It is the clearest instruction we are given: be kind. We are taught how to grow ourselves and ultimately it comes down to how well and willing we are to love others, to genuinely care about their well-being and right to justice.
1:3 We are wished 1) Grace, 2) Mercy 3) Peace 4) Truth and 5) Love from God. For it is with those five elements that we construct a beautiful and productive life on earth and in Spirit.
1:4 John is happy to have observed the absorption of this philosophy into the lives of hearers of this word; he knows that their faithful commitment will produce justice and joy among humanity.
- Grace: Through grace we have the patience and perspective to think, speak and act with serenity and wisdom.
- Mercy: Through mercy we have the space and instruction to work through our short-comings and mistakes toward edification of the character of our souls.
- Peace: Through peace we have the conditions under which to learn and grow, observe and perceive.
- Truth: Through truth we are able to perceive the nature of the earth, spirit and humanity.
- Love: Through love we have the blessed opportunity of receiving and giving joy, justice and hope.
1:5-6 It is reiterated to us to love one another. It is the clearest instruction we are given: be kind. We are taught how to grow ourselves and ultimately it comes down to how well and willing we are to love others, to genuinely care about their well-being and right to justice.
1:7-8 John implores that we remain steadfast in faith. If we are unwavering in our beliefs, we build the best defense against our opposition. We become strong, immovable, and impermeable against the corrupted and unjust influences of the world. We are able to endure and react wisely in situations where strength and wisdom is required to survive and even thrive.
1:9 It important to never be hypocritical. Our actions and behavior must reflects our morals and values at all times, in every moment. If we are not absorbing this philosophy internally, we cannot claim ourselves a part of this spiritual family. Moreover, we must be able to discern when a person claims one thing but contradicts themselves in a deceptive or arrogant manner.
1:10-11 We must keep our spiritual defense up against in-genuine and corrupted external factors. For if a person, ideology or thing does not align with the the truth and compassion and justice which is taught to us by this faith, we must not allow entry of it into our lives or minds.
Our spiritual defense arms us with perception,the ability to discern and observe, the tendency to inquire and discover answers and the strength to resist temptations and fears, evil intruders.
1:9 It important to never be hypocritical. Our actions and behavior must reflects our morals and values at all times, in every moment. If we are not absorbing this philosophy internally, we cannot claim ourselves a part of this spiritual family. Moreover, we must be able to discern when a person claims one thing but contradicts themselves in a deceptive or arrogant manner.
1:10-11 We must keep our spiritual defense up against in-genuine and corrupted external factors. For if a person, ideology or thing does not align with the the truth and compassion and justice which is taught to us by this faith, we must not allow entry of it into our lives or minds.
Our spiritual defense arms us with perception,the ability to discern and observe, the tendency to inquire and discover answers and the strength to resist temptations and fears, evil intruders.
1:12-13 John's farewell, the culmination of this short second epistle. He hopes to make a personal connection with his (our) fellow workers, to be united not only in person but also in joy.
