Don't Let Love Erode (From our 8-30-26 worship)
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Don't Let Love Erode (From our 8-30-26 worship)
In this lesson from 2 John, we look at how biblical love is rooted in truth—and how that love can either grow or slowly erode if we stop walking in God’s commands.
Don't Let Love Erode (From our 8-30-26 worship)
In this lesson from 2 John, we look at how biblical love is rooted in truth—and how that love can either grow or slowly erode if we stop walking in God’s commands.
The sermon begins with the remarkable story of chemist Alice Ball, whose life-saving work was nearly lost to history. From there, we turn to another unnamed woman—the “elect lady” of 2 John—and discover what her short letter teaches us about lasting Christian love.
OUTLINE
• Love’s Container — “Whom I love in truth” (2 John 1). Truth defines, shapes, and guides real love.
• Love’s Connector — Those who know and love the truth are joined together as one family in Christ.
• Love’s Results — Grace, mercy, and peace flow from God “in truth and love” (2 John 3).
• Keep Walking — Love is not a one-time achievement. We must continue walking in truth, obedience, and love.
• Don’t Let Love Erode — Deception and compromise rarely destroy faith all at once. Erosion happens little by little when we stop abiding in the teaching of Christ.
• Love Without Approving Sin — Christians can love people deeply without endorsing what contradicts God’s truth.
• Fellowship Completes Joy — John wanted more than a letter; he wanted face-to-face fellowship so their joy could be complete. Our fellowship now points toward the complete joy of eternity with God.
• Love’s Container — “Whom I love in truth” (2 John 1). Truth defines, shapes, and guides real love.
• Love’s Connector — Those who know and love the truth are joined together as one family in Christ.
• Love’s Results — Grace, mercy, and peace flow from God “in truth and love” (2 John 3).
• Keep Walking — Love is not a one-time achievement. We must continue walking in truth, obedience, and love.
• Don’t Let Love Erode — Deception and compromise rarely destroy faith all at once. Erosion happens little by little when we stop abiding in the teaching of Christ.
• Love Without Approving Sin — Christians can love people deeply without endorsing what contradicts God’s truth.
• Fellowship Completes Joy — John wanted more than a letter; he wanted face-to-face fellowship so their joy could be complete. Our fellowship now points toward the complete joy of eternity with God.
The challenge is simple: keep walking, keep loving, keep encouraging one another, and do not allow the truth and love God has planted in you to slowly wash away.
