A DOMINEERING LEADER

Introduction:

A. Gaius - A Good Example.

1. He is faithfully good.

2. He is spoken of well.

3. He exhibits brotherly love.

B. John Now Turns To A Bad Example.

Body: 3 John 1: 9 - 14

I. Domineering Diotrophes.

A. His Actions

1. He loved recognition and the preeminence.
2. He rejected John’s leadership.
a. Did not accept what John wrote.
b. Did not accept those whom John accepted.
3. He talked about, criticized, and censored John.
a. He focused on trivial matters.
b. He spoke hurtful and vicious words.
4. He opposed those who supported John.
a. He identified those who believed like John.
b. He expelled those who were of such beliefs.

B. John’s Response.

1. He had to be disciplined.
a. John would remind Diotrophes of his hurtfulness.
b. John was going to confront him.
2 He was not to be followed because he was evil.
a. He was not an example to follow.
b. He had not seen God.

II. Delightful Demetrius.

A. A good reputation.

B. A man of truth.

III. Visit Shortly.

A. He had many more things to say.

B. Looking forward to being face to face.

Conclusion:

A. Good Christian Examples.

1. Gaius and Demetrius were well spoken of.

2. Gaisu and Demetrius exhibited brotherly love.

B. Bad Christian Example.

1. Diotrophes was selfish and self minded.

2. Diotrophes was domineering and controlling.

C. Who Are We Most Like?