In a few brief verses, Paul sums up for the Thessalonians his teachings about how to live as a Christ follower. This gave me plenty to chew on…
Verses 1-2: Never become complacent and satisfied; continually strive to grow in maturity and holiness.
Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more…
Verses 3-8: Live sexually pure lives, not as the world but as God instructs in Scripture
It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; … For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.
Verses 9-10: Love one another and grow in this…
Now about brotherly love … to do so more and more.
Verses 11-12: Lead respectable lives, win the respect of others and work hard to care for yourselves.
… lead a quiet life, … work with your hands, … so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
Lots to meditate upon…
Lord, there is so much here… bring it to mind over and over today so that I marinate my life in it today. For Your Kingdom sake. Amen.
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