I Thessalonians 1:1-5
Ingredients For Growing a Christian
I Thessalonians 1:6-8
An Exemplary People
I Thessalonians 1:9-10
An Obvious Change Takes Place
I Thessalonians 2:1-2
Paul, Silas And Timothy Were Bold
I Thessalonians 2:3-4
Paul’s Conduct Was Never Questionable
I Thessalonians 2:5-6
Paul’s Ministry Characterized
I Thessalonians 2:7- 8
Paul Was Always Gentle
I Thessalonians 2:9-12
The Concerned Father
I Thessalonians 2:13-16
Persecution is Bound to Come
I Thessalonians 2:17-20
Three Motivations For Christian Growth
I Thessalonians 3:1-5
Paul’s Concern For The Believers
I Thessalonians 3:6-8
Remember Where You Came From
I Thessalonians 3:9-13
Prayer Changes Things
I Thessalonians 4:1-8
A Plea For Purity
I Thessalonians 4:9-10
How Are You Showing Love to Others?
I Thessalonians 4:11-12
Goals For Everyday Living
I Thessalonians 4:13-18
The Rapture of The Church
I Thessalonians 5:1-11
The Day of The Lord
I Thessalonians 5:12-15
Responsibilities as Believers
Goals For Everyday Living
I Thessalonians 4:11–12
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Paul gives three principles for everyday living that should become goals for our life (v. 11):
It seems that some of these Thessalonian believers misunderstood the doctrine of Christ’s return and gave up their jobs in order to wait for His coming. This meant that they did not have enough money to support their own families and had to be supported by other Christians. Paul made it clear that he did not want these fanatics to take advantage of their brothers and sisters in Christ (v. 12). It states that you may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that you won’t have to depend on anyone. Then you will be respected by those who are not followers of the Lord.
Application
Which of the three areas above do I need to work on the most?
I Thessalonians 4:11-12 (English Standard Version)
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