The teachings of Christ a look at second John

[Desopixi Seilynam]

 

Whosoever transgresses and abides not in the teachings of Christ, has not God.  2 John 1:9

The teachings of Christ are the specifics of what God means to love:

   If you know someone has something against you try to make it right.

   When hit, don't hit back, don't seek revenge.

   Pray and fast in secret, not for show.

   Give.

   Love even your enemies and them that hate you. ...

   Matthew 5 through 7 and Luke 6:27-49.

 

And now I beseech thee..
not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, 
but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.  2 John 1:5   [John 15:12 Matthew 7:12]

And this is love, that we walk after his [Christs] commandments.  
This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it. 2 John 1:6  [Deut. 18:18-19]

John is speaking about the teachings of Christ.
The teachings of Christ are the literal specifics of God taught love, and are summarized by the one word, love.

John is saying that we absolutely must practice the teachings of Christ.

Whosoever transgresses and abides not in the teachings of Christ, has not God,  
whoever abides in the teachings of Christ has both the Father and the Son.   2 John 1:9

If anyone comes to you preaching and does not bring this doctrine, do not give him a greeting.  2 John 1:10

From the whole context of the book of 2 John, 
and that we can see that the teachings of Christ are the specifics of what God means to love,

it becomes clear that John is pointing out two main traits of false teachers,
some deny the deity of Christ, and others neglect or deny His teachings, they do not teach the love that Christ taught.

A sincere focus on Christ is a focus on His actual teachings, 
and a gathering together to help each other actually live out His teachings.

 

Edited December 2, 2020 by Desopixi Seilynam

[JTC]

2 hours ago, Desopixi Seilynam said:

A sincere focus on Christ is a focus on His actual teachings, 
and a gathering together to help each other actually live out His teachings.

Yes sir, I'd sure say so too. In fact this is why I say we have to obey God, remembering that Jesus was/is God as a man. As far as I can see this isn't even open to debate, Jesus and the Bible made this issue quite clear. The true people of God are those of us who seek to put His principles into action in our lives. And it's not always easy, but it always necessary.

Just last week, my health care aide stole from me while I was out. The fleshy side of me would have liked to report it to the police ans make her lose job and possibly get into serious trouble. But that wouldn't have been very Christ-like and I seek to live as godly as I can. I'm just telling you all don't think it's easy, not even for me. We all have to work at doing this things. We must remember that we want to someday stand before the Lord and have Him say to us "well done my good and faithful servant".

[Wayne222]

7 hours ago, JTC said:

Yes sir, I'd sure say so too. In fact this is why I say we have to obey God, remembering that Jesus was/is God as a man. As far as I can see this isn't even open to debate, Jesus and the Bible made this issue quite clear. The true people of God are those of us who seek to put His principles into action in our lives. And it's not always easy, but it always necessary.

Just last week, my health care aide stole from me while I was out. The fleshy side of me would have liked to report it to the police ans make her lose job and possibly get into serious trouble. But that wouldn't have been very Christ-like and I seek to live as godly as I can. I'm just telling you all don't think it's easy, not even for me. We all have to work at doing this things. We must remember that we want to someday stand before the Lord and have Him say to us "well done my good and faithful servant".

I think you did the right thing. But did you talk to her about it ? Told her you forgive her ? And told her that christ forgives her and calls her to repent ? I think it would help. I think you did well.

[Sower]

11 hours ago, Desopixi Seilynam said:

A sincere focus on Christ is a focus on His actual teachings, 
and a gathering together to help each other actually live out His teachings.

 

    Thanks, DS         Below is the next verse.

"If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him"
2 John 1:10

It caused me to consider the TV, as I was allowing false teaching, Hollywood, sitcoms, talk shows etc, come into our house.
Just hear it on the screen. But hear it.
My entertainment pleasure was superseding my spiritual sense.
Conviction ensued........

[JTC]

8 hours ago, Wayne222 said:

But did you talk to her about it ? Told her you forgive her ? And told her that Christ forgives her and calls her to repent ? I think it would help.

I spoke to her about it, and as I expected she denied any knowledge of it. But since whoever did it had a key to get in that means it was either her or her husband, and I already know she takes pain pills daily. (what I didn't know was how badly she's addicted) As for what I said, have you ever read in Matthew where Jesus said: "Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces." I first read that 40 yrs ago but I'm only now learning what it can mean. This woman knows I'm of God, I've even told her I know the Bible very well. She was raised as a Baptist but from what I've seen and heard she no longer has any interest in God. I never thought I'd be in a situation where I had to put the above verse into effect but I now am. I live in a building full of ungodly people. If I was to tell here what Wayne said she would interpret that as she can abuse me even more. I feel like I was already torn up a bit.