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I. THE STANDARD OF NOBLE DEEDS, "worthily of God."

1. Gaius was animated by the purest motive. To be charitable is praiseworthy, but to serve God is better. He received not the glory of men.

2. He did the best he could. The question was not whether the deed was worthy of Gaius, but whether it would be acceptable of God.

3. He had the best end in view. It was the glory of God. He treated well the servants for the Master's sake.

II. THE INSPIRATION OF NOBLE DEEDS, "Who bare witness to thy love before the Church."

1. Deeds worthy to be rehearsed. Christians need not indulge in useless conversation while so much valuable history waits to be told.

2. Deeds worthy of imitation. The life of Gaius may fail us in some particulars; if so, look at the life of Jesus.

(The Weekly Pulpit.)

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KJV: Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;

WEB: Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and strangers.