Today's Journal

THESSALONAIN ONE LINERS

Paul, an apostle, sends great one-liners as he signs off his letter to the church at Thessalonica:

“Therefore comfort each other
Edify one another
Recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you
Esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake
Be at peace among yourselves.
Warn those who are unruly
Comfort the fainthearted
Uphold the weak
Be patient with all
See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone

Always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all

Rejoice always,
Pray without ceasing
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Do not quench the Spirit
Do not despise prophecies
Test all things
Hold fast what is good.
Abstain from every form of evil”
(1 Thessalonians 5:11-22)

Whatever is written for this group of early believers is also written for us… that’s the nature of Scripture.

“I give you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, so you also must love each other. This is how everyone will know that you are my disciples, when you love each other.” Jesus