Here we have one of those Scriptures that throws out of the window the "I don't understand The Bible!" as an excuse for not reading it because REALLY, its so elemental that, this one, needs no explanation! I want you to ask God with me, right now, to open your eyes to see what HE is giving us to understand, AMEN?! AMEN!
Dear brothers and sisters,
1. HONOR those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance.
2. SHOW them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work.
3. LIVE peacefully with each other....
4. WARN those who are lazy.
5. ENCOURAGE those who are timid.
6. TENDER CARE of those who are weak.
7. BE patient with everyone.
8. SEE that no one pays back evil for evil,
9. DO good to each other and to ALL people.
10. Always BE joyful.
11. NEVER STOP PRAYING.
12. BE THANKFUL in ALL circumstances, for THIS IS GOD’S WILL for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
13. DO NOT STIFLE (restrain, suppress, choke back, silence) the Holy Spirit.
14. DO NOT SCOFF (mock, ridicule, belittle) at prophecies,
15. TEST everything that is said.
16. HOLD ON to what is good.
17. STAY AWAY from every kind of EVIL.
Can you see what I mean?
Our leaders ought to be honor! And, though this Biblical portion is talking about specific leaders (in the church), it can also be applied to all leaders, at home, work, school, government official and so forth. Because these people have been allowed by GOD to be placed in that leading position for our benefit. And if you do not believe me on this, please read, Romans 13:1.
And then, as fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord, we need to show respect, live peacefully, encourage each other..... NEVER stop praying, be thankful..... and at the end, one of the most important ones STAY AWAY FROM EVIL!
Dear brothers and sisters,
1. HONOR those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance.
2. SHOW them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work.
3. LIVE peacefully with each other....
4. WARN those who are lazy.
5. ENCOURAGE those who are timid.
6. TENDER CARE of those who are weak.
7. BE patient with everyone.
8. SEE that no one pays back evil for evil,
9. DO good to each other and to ALL people.
10. Always BE joyful.
11. NEVER STOP PRAYING.
12. BE THANKFUL in ALL circumstances, for THIS IS GOD’S WILL for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
13. DO NOT STIFLE (restrain, suppress, choke back, silence) the Holy Spirit.
14. DO NOT SCOFF (mock, ridicule, belittle) at prophecies,
15. TEST everything that is said.
16. HOLD ON to what is good.
17. STAY AWAY from every kind of EVIL.
Can you see what I mean?
Our leaders ought to be honor! And, though this Biblical portion is talking about specific leaders (in the church), it can also be applied to all leaders, at home, work, school, government official and so forth. Because these people have been allowed by GOD to be placed in that leading position for our benefit. And if you do not believe me on this, please read, Romans 13:1.
And then, as fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord, we need to show respect, live peacefully, encourage each other..... NEVER stop praying, be thankful..... and at the end, one of the most important ones STAY AWAY FROM EVIL!
I mean, come on!!! This is easier to
say than to do, you might refute, but I tell you what, if you try to do
all this on your own…... not only will be exhausting but almost impossible;
that’s why GOD SENT JESUS, because with HIS help NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE!!! HE
will give our strength to still honor those in authority that had disrespected us;
HE will steady our hearts to be patient with those people and things that
prompt us to lose calm; HIS joy will be our strength and will keep us in times
of despair. HE will prompt us to be good, instead of retaliating… and so on for
HE IS GOD, and WITH GOD, EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!
Be Encouraged!
“11 So we keep on praying for you,
asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you
the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do. 12
Then the name of our Lord Jesus will be honored because of the way you live,
and you will be honored along with him. THIS IS ALL MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF
THE GRACE OF OUR GOD AND LORD, JESUS CHRIST.” 2 Thessalonians 1
Show THE LORD how grateful you are, for HIS love, grace and
mercy by telling HIM how much you need HIM, now!!! I used the song, “I need You more” by Kim
Walker to start my worship today, try it!
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