John is writing to the “elect lady” who has seemingly erred on the side of love and needs to give more heed to the truth.
Neither the word <em>missions</em> nor the word <em>missionary</em> is found in the Bible. Yet, it is difficult to read through Acts or Paul’s epistles without seeing its practice on every page. Mission comes from the Latin word missio and means a sending or sending away. A mission is defined as a sending out with authority to perform a special duty.
Are you willing to give yourself to charity, a good conscience and faith in the words of God? According to the scriptures, a departure from these principles will end in danger every time.
Will you trust in God in the midst of troubles? Are you willing to go through trials if it benefits others?
We are drawn into temptation because of its appeal, but in the end, it is the worst road we could take.
