Actions-
Know them
which work among us for the Lord, those who may have more knowledge and
understanding than we do ourselves. Think highly of them with the Love of God.
Know that if you are admonished by them it's with good reason, for your growth
in Christ.
Knowing,
thinking, loving.
'And we
beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in
the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for
their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.'
Actions:
Warn those
who are upsetting.
Comfort
those with feebleminds.
Support
the weak.
Be Patient
toward everyone.
Do NOT
give evil for evil to ANYONE.
Follow
good with each other and ALL.
'Now we
exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded,
support the weak, be patient toward all men. See that none render evil
for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among
yourselves, and to all men. '
Actions:
Rejoice
always!
Pray
without stopping!
Give
thanks!
God wants
us to do these things.
'Rejoice
evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this
is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. '
Actions:
Do not
hinder the Holy Spirit.
Do NOT
despise prophecies.
'Quench
not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings.'
Actions:
Prove ALL
things.
Hold onto
the good things.
'Prove all
things; hold fast that which is good.'
Actions:
Do not
appear evil.
'Abstain
from all appearance of evil.'
IF we are
using our actions for these things that we are admonished to use our actions
for…. THEN…
'And the
very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and
soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus
Christ. Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
Brethren, pray for us. Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss. I
charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy
brethren. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.'
1Thess.
5:12-28
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