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LL truth is God's truth. In fact, Jesus even called Himself, "The Truth" (John 15:6). But some truths are more impactful than other truths. When it comes to truth, surely there is no truth more important to us than the gospel (Luke 9:25 & Mark 8:36). The eternal destiny of souls is dependent upon the purity of the gospel of Jesus Christ. So, in this brief book, John the apostle wisely elevates (to the highest level possible) the importance of the accuracy of the doctrine of Jesus Christ.
It was the truth about Jesus Christ that drove John to write this letter. It was THAT truth that John had in common with the "elect lady" to whom he was writing. And it was the truth of Christ that John wanted to promote continually in the life of every believer. Now, as born-again believers, brotherly love is the most important expression of the gospel in us. In fact, we love God by loving each other (Matthew 25:40 1st John 3:23). It's just another angle on "The Greatest Commandments" presentation of Matthew 22:36-40. Out of His love for humanity, Jesus Christ (the eternal Son of God) became a man. If through faith in Him we have been made His disciples, then His love is in us. If His love is in us, then it will be seen in our interactions with one another (John 13:34-35 & 15:12).
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