Luke, Demas and Mark: Loyalty, Warning and Hope
Imprisoned and facing probable death, Paul mentions three people. Only Luke was still with him and likely a great comfort. May we remain steadfast and loyal to Christ. Demas had forsaken Paul and was in love with the world. We are to love people, even our enemies, but not the world and its values. Paul requests the presence of Mark who had previously abandoned him. Here is an example of Christian forgiveness and restoration to service.