Your Open Door to a Great New Year

December 31, 2023 2 John 1:1-13 Theme: God's truth opens the door to true success. Being in the truth brings God's blessing. The truth. (2; see also John 8:32, 14:6, 17, 18:38; 2 Peter 1:12) The channel to God's blessing. (1,3) Living in the truth brings God's joy. The key test of living in the truth. (4-6; see also John 13:34-35, 15:9-10, 12, 17; 1 John 3:11, 4:7, 11) The wonderful fruit of living in the truth. (4, 8b, 12; see also John 15:9-11) Defending yourself with the truth brings God's rewards. Remember, there are many deceivers. (7,9; 1 John 2:18-26, 4:1-3) Follow God's prescribed response to false teachers. (8a, 10-11; see also 2 Corinthians 11:4; Galatians 1:6-9) Keep the great benefits and costs in view. (8)