Walk in Truth

Written By Betty Predmore

2 JOHN 1:1-13

(December 6)

John wrote this letter shortly after he wrote the 1st letter to warn about false teachers. It is thought that he wrote this letter from Ephesus. The letter is addressed to "the chosen lady and her children." It is believed that he is referring to a church and its members.

In the intro of the letter, he addresses a main topic ... truth. If we are believers, we walk in the truth of who Christ is. This truth is eternal within all believers. Because of this, we will eternally have grace, peace, and truth within us.

John expresses his happiness at having met some of the believers and seeing for himself that they are walking in the truth. His letter is a reminder about loving one another, which is an age-old commandment and nothing new to their ears.

Why did he feel the need to remind them to love one another? There were many false teachers that claimed Jesus did not come to earth in a real body. These teachers were real deceivers and John wanted all believers to be very careful not to let them twist the truth. If they bought the lies, they would lose their relationship with God.

If believers heard anyone sharing these untruths about Jesus, they were to remove them from their church, not invite them into their home, or encourage them to continue their message in any way. To encourage them would mean they were joining them in the lie.

Many of the false teachers of that day taught that spirit was good, and matter was evil. To them, Jesus could not have been both God and man because God couldn't live in human flesh. John was adamant against this kind of teaching and wanted to make sure that believers did not "drink the Kool-Aid" that was being offered by these antichrists.

He urged them to stand strong in their faith and walk in the truth. Today, right now, in this world, we have false teachers trying to manipulate us into believing their version of religion and their views on Jesus and God. We know the truth. We live in it every day. Our faith is secure in Whose we are.

It's not enough to just KNOW it. We have to SHARE it with others who could easily be manipulated into believing a lie. The way to combat the evil of the enemy is with the goodness of God. When we can share that with others, then they too can walk in the truth of the gospel.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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