Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
Listen, don't chase after what's harmful or wrong, go after what's good instead. When someone consistently does good things, that shows they really know God. But someone who keeps doing evil? They've never actually encountered who God really is.
Chase the good stuff, not the toxic, it shows whether you actually know God or not.
📚 Historical Context
The third epistle of John was written by the Apostle John to his friend Gaius, a faithful church leader, around the late first century AD, amid challenges in early Christian communities. In this letter, John praises Gaius for his hospitality toward traveling teachers while criticizing Diotrephes, a prideful church member who opposed John's authority and refused to welcome such visitors. This verse fits into that context by urging believers to reject divisive and harmful behaviors in favor of actions that reflect God's character.
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