I think I enjoy the letters in the New Testament so much because one can easily read it like it's written to him/her. In a sense it is. This letter may have initially been written to the Thessalonians in the first century, but it is still very much alive and applicable to your life. God knew we would be reading these letters some 2000 years later. He knew that the message would be a message for us as well, so it persevered. We also are to work hard, avoid evil, pray continually, etc. I pray you would allow this letter speak to you today; that you would read it like it was written directly to you. Grace and peace be with you all.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
12Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. 14And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.
16Be joyful always; 17pray continually; 18give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
19Do not put out the Spirit's fire; 20do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21Test everything. Hold on to the good. 22Avoid every kind of evil.
23May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
25Brothers, pray for us. 26Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. 27I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.
28The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Questions
1. How do you feel about this long list of things to do or not do?
2. Are there any that seem more difficult that others?
3. What part of this passage will stick with you today?
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1 comment:
1. How do you feel about this long list of things to do or not do?
i think that all of them are true... that i should do all of what is told to do or not to do...
2. Are there any that seem more difficult that others?
yes...
like being patient w/ EVERYONE...
and always being joyful...
3. What part of this passage will stick with you today?
to be patient...
and try to be joyful at all times...
and that wrong doesnt mean be mean back...
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