Which One Are You?

I have been reading the epistles of John this week and as I read 3rd John this morning I came across something very powerful that goes with our blog theme this week. In 3rd John, the Apostle John is writing to a friend by the name of Gaius. In his letter he tells Gaius how proud he is of his efforts to minister to those of the faith and to be of service to them. He informs Gaius that because of his efforts to show hopitality to all, his faith has been made visible. Then he writes concerning a man named Diotrephes who is doing the total opposite of Gaius. Instead of recieving others and showing them hospitality, he has turned people out and has even hindered others in the church from helping those in need. This man, Diotrephes, had a control problem and always had to have his way. He claimed faith, but his life showed something else. You see, faith does not seek to be served, faith seeks to serve. True faith is not about me, but about others and how I can show them Jesus. So, who are you? Are you like Gaius, the one who helps others without complaint? Or, are you like Diotrephes, who only looks out for himself? Let's chew on that a while and let the Holy Spirit help us today. God bless