Imitating the Good

I.  True Christian exhortations flow from hearts of love.  (3 John 11a)

II.  True Christian exhortations seek the flourishing of what is good.  (3 John 11b, 12)

     A.  Doing good involves avoiding bad influences.

     B.  Doing good involves admiring good influences.

III.  True Christian exhortations recognize the truth about eternal destinies.  (3 John 11c)

IV.  True Christian exhortations desire, and at times require, close communion.  (3 John 13-15)