2 john encourages us to walk in the truth, walk in obedience, and walk in love. John says the truth lives in us and will be with us forever, just as His grace, mercy, and peace will continue to be with us. He then reminds us that "anyone who wanders away" from the teaching of Christ "has no relationship with God". Finally, "as you have heard from the beginning, His command is that you walk in love". Our love is demonstrated by walking according to His commandments. John concludes the letter with a warning not to associate with anyone who does not abide in the teaching of Christ, since in doing so would be participating in his evil deeds.