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Monday, July 24, 2006 

Be hospitable

Today's word: 3 John 1:6-11

6They have told the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. 7It was for the sake of the Name that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans. 8We ought therefore to show hospitality to such men so that we may work together for the truth.

9I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will have nothing to do with us. 10So if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, gossiping maliciously about us. Not satisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers. He also stops those who want to do so and puts them out of the church.

11Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.

How about you?
When your parents ask guests to come to your house, do you complain because it means extra work? The next time when visitors ans friends is coming to your youth meeting, remember hospitality is one of the gifts given by the Lord. Practise showing Christian love by doing everything you can to welcome the guests.

To memorize: Romans 12:13
Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality