The end of 1 Thessalonians is the practical boots on the ground portion of this brilliant letter. It gives the church both its marching orders and the plan to construct a community that lives into its given righteousness.
The church at Thessalonica is first encouraged about the good job they are doing demonstrating brotherly love. Next, they are encouraged to keep going by: living quietly, minding their own business, work with their hands, walk properly, and being dependent on no one.
Spiritually mature Christians adjust their attitude and mindset onward; they have a forward looking mindset. We are to follow Paul’s and other mature Chrisitan's example of making spiritual things a priority in their lives by developing an upward perspective.
Bible Text: Matthew 18:21-35, Eph. 4:32, I Peter 1:22, Luke 6:27-36, Matthew 11:28-29, Jonah 4:1-3 | Preacher: Mike Yunker
Bible Text: Ecclesiastes 3:19-21, 5:14-16, 6:12, 7:2, 8:7-8, 9:1-6; Genesis 2:7, 15-17; Luke 12:4, 2 Corinthians 5:8, 4:16-17; Philippians 1:19-25; Ephesians 2:1, Revelation 6:1-2, 12:11, 21:1-4; 1 Corinthians 15:54-57; 2…