Today as I read 3 John , a letter written to Gaius (Paul’s travelling companion whom he baptised in Corinth) around AD85-95 , the one word that stands out was TRUTH.
Gaius was praised. His name means Happy.
But Diorephes was shunned. He was the baddie.
A contrast of 2 people.
How many times did Paul encourage us to “walk in the truth” Many!!
Reflection
The recent Ridoutgate saga where we now learn -
Conflict of interest comes in 3 forms!
1. Direct. 2. Potential. 3 Apparent/ Perceived.
Such an interesting study!
Perhaps Black and White Bungalows do have different shades that render them into apparent grey to different people seeing them in different angles or perspective!
Just like a recent YouTube which showed a square that could be seen as circular in the mirror or as it was rotated Power of illusion The truth is that the square is still physically a square !
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John’s letters : Truth!
Got this from the gotquestions site: thot it was good
In defining truth, it is first helpful to note what truth is not:-
• Truth is not simply whatever works. This is the philosophy of pragmatism—an ends-vs.-means-type approach. In reality, lies can appear to “work,” but they are still lies and not the truth.
• Truth is not simply what is coherent or understandable. A group of people can get together and form a conspiracy based on a set of falsehoods where they all agree to tell the same false story, but it does not make their presentation true.
• Truth is not what makes people feel good. Unfortunately, bad news can be true.
• Truth is not what the majority says is true. Fifty-one percent of a group can reach a wrong conclusion.
• Truth is not what is comprehensive. A lengthy, detailed presentation can still result in a false conclusion.
• Truth is not defined by what is intended. Good intentions can still be wrong.
• Truth is not how we know; truth is what we know.
• Truth is not simply what is believed. A lie believed is still a lie.
• Truth is not what is publicly proved. A truth can be privately known (for example, the location of buried treasure).
The Greek word for “truth” is aletheia, which literally means to “un-hide” or “hiding nothing.” It conveys the thought that truth is always there, always open and available for all to see, with nothing being hidden or obscured. The Hebrew word for “truth” is emeth, which means “firmness,” “constancy” and “duration.” Such a definition implies an everlasting substance and something that can be relied upon.
From a philosophical perspective , there are 3 ways of defining truth
1. Truth is that which corresponds to reality
2. Truth is that which matches its object
3. Truth is simply telling it like it is.
First, truth corresponds to reality or “what is.” It is real. Truth is also correspondent in nature. In other words, it matches its object and is known by its referent. For example, a teacher facing a class may say, “Now the only exit to this room is on the right.” For the class that may be facing the teacher, the exit door may be on their left, but it’s absolutely true that the door, for the professor, is on the right.
Truth also matches its object. It may be absolutely true that a certain person may need so many milligrams of a certain medication, but another person may need more or less of the same medication to produce the desired effect. This is not relative truth, but just an example of how truth must match its object. It would be wrong (and potentially dangerous) for a patient to request that their doctor give them an inappropriate amount of a particular medication, or to say that any medicine for their specific ailment will do.
In short, truth is simply telling it like it is; it is the way things really are, and any other viewpoint is wrong. A foundational principle of philosophy is being able to discern between truth and error, or as Thomas Aquinas observed, "It is the task of the philosopher to make distinctions."
( above from got questions .com)
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How about substituting “Truth “ above with “Conflict of Interest”?
Therein lies the issue of B&W saga.
Therein lies in what Paul is trying to encourage.
That we walk in the Truth.
The opposite of truth is lie.
Man can cheat man. But he can never cheat God.
Better be a Gaias than to be a Diotrephes!
3 John13
“Dear xxx. 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 “
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Alas! Conflict of interest!
Whichever form it takes…Direct…potential…perceived …Lol
Still a conflict of interest!
Abide by the code of conduct! Else it makes a mockery of that moral code book! lol
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