550 // Church Hurt and Healing: Intro to 3 John's Lesson on Hospitality and Control

06/10/2025 30 min Episodio 19
550 // Church Hurt and Healing: Intro to 3 John's Lesson on Hospitality and Control

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Why is it that sometimes the deepest hurt comes from the people inside the church? 💔
The problem of the "jerk in the church" is as old as Christianity itself! Today, we introduce the book of 3 John, a powerful, personal letter where the Apostle John deals directly with a toxic church leader named Diotrephes who was spreading lies and kicking people out. This short book offers profound wisdom for navigating modern church hurt and betrayal by those in leadership. We'll explore the hero, Gaius, an example of Christ-like hospitality, and learn how to spot a Christian bully who is more interested in control than Christ. If you've ever felt wounded by church leadership, this intro to 3 John is your ancient guide to healing and discernment.
 
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