A Bible discussion hosted by Four Seasons Community Church.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Thessalonian Thinking
We did not have a formal reading plan for this week. Instead we are simply reading through I Thessalonians. This short letter has some great advice for churches. What stands out to you?
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It seems they are not getting side-tracked with other issues, but keeping with the basics, and doing the Lord's work.
There was a lot in this little book, but the thing that stood out most to me was Paul saying that they were not trying to please men but God. They were not using flattery and not looking for praise from man. They did stand firm but with gentleness and love for each other. That made me think of our church. I believe we do that very well and for that I am thankful.
I love Thessalonians because it isn't full of correction. Like Bob said, it appears that the Thessalonian church was by all accounts healthy. So the letter is primarily encouraging. Sometimes these are the words we need to here. Paul does use the letter to give some instruction, but it reads more like a reminder than a rebuke. Even when things are good, it is helpful to be reminded about what matters most. We have this letter as our reminder too. Thank you Paul!
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It seems they are not getting side-tracked with other issues, but keeping with the basics, and doing the Lord's work.
There was a lot in this little book, but the thing that stood out most to me was Paul saying that they were not trying to please men but God. They were not using flattery and not looking for praise from man. They did stand firm but with gentleness and love for each other. That made me think of our church. I believe we do that very well and for that I am thankful.
I love Thessalonians because it isn't full of correction. Like Bob said, it appears that the Thessalonian church was by all accounts healthy. So the letter is primarily encouraging. Sometimes these are the words we need to here. Paul does use the letter to give some instruction, but it reads more like a reminder than a rebuke. Even when things are good, it is helpful to be reminded about what matters most. We have this letter as our reminder too. Thank you Paul!
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