Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.
- 3 John 1:12
Demetrius is mentioned in just this one verse of the Bible, yet it is rich in impact!
First, Demetrius was widely known among believers as a godly man.
Second, his life was consistent with God's truth.
Third, Demetrius received praise from Christian leaders, including the apostle John himself.
In a society where oral testimony held strong value, John's affirmation was a glowing endorsement of Demetrius's spiritual success. Even today, the endorsement of another Christian leader serves as strong evidence of a godly life.
The example of Demetrius is a stark contrast to that of Diotrephes (3 John 1:9–10), who is not to be imitated. In fact, his actions are so harmful that even the elderly apostle John plans to come and confront him face-to-face.
Your reputation among people matters a lot because it can draw people to God or chase them away. Can you be entrusted with responsibilities? Can you be recommended? Do you have a good report? Everywhere we go, while we might not be able to please everybody, we should try as very much to earn a good report. What people say about do always has a far reaching effect in your life, career, future and growth.
It's another beautiful weekend; Good Morning to you and do enjoy this awesome day! 😊
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