The Threefold Witness of Good Character

[447 words] In 3 John 12, we have reference made to a fine Christian individual. In fact, this short verse is all that is said of this man of God, but what is said of him and the standard he sets is truly amazing. The verse begins by saying of him, “Demetrius has a good testimony…”. What this is stating is that he possessed the good character that all of us are to have as Christians. He wore the name of Christ well. But in this verse are also the threefold witnesses of his character. Here is the whole verse: “Demetrius has a good testimony from all, and from the truth itself. And we also bear witness, and you know that our testimony is true.” These three attributes still testify today of just who we really are, as well. Society bears witness to our character. Demetrius had a good testimony…