Bart Byl on 3 John. Series: Discipleship on the Edge In his third letter, the apostle John commends Gaius for his faithfulness and hospitality towards traveling missionaries. However, he also condemns Diotrephes for his selfish ambition, gossiping, and refusal to welcome fellow believers. These contrasting examples of moral behaviour prompt us to ask ourselves: are we ambitious for ourselves, or for the glory of the Name? --- Tbilisi International Christian Fellowship is a Christ-centred family of believers in Tbilisi, Georgia.