1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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Hello @Stephen777, I agree with you about the advice that is given in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 being GREAT advice for us as we seek to live the Christian life, and very good advice to present to new believers as well (since it speaks to need that all believers have to practice the Lord's "presence" in the moment by moment of our daily walk before Him). I have found that whenever I do not do so (follow the dictates of v16-18, that is), I quickly begin to depend upon myself, instead of upon the Holy Spirit, which I have found never works out very well for me, even in the short run.
That said, I remember reading and seriously considering those verses for the first time (about 36 years ago now, not long after having become a believer) and that all I could think were things like "'pray WITHOUT ceasing', how am I supposed to do that?", and "'rejoice ALWAYS/in EVERYTHING give thanks', wait, what, am I supposed to rejoice in/give Him thanks for all of the bad stuff too?" (I had read, but did not fully understand everything that verses like Romans 8:28 were actually telling us yet)
Perhaps it would be useful to discuss the practical ways that we obey these commands
Great topic! Thanks for broaching it
God bless you!!
~Deut
That said, I remember reading and seriously considering those verses for the first time (about 36 years ago now, not long after having become a believer) and that all I could think were things like "'pray WITHOUT ceasing', how am I supposed to do that?", and "'rejoice ALWAYS/in EVERYTHING give thanks', wait, what, am I supposed to rejoice in/give Him thanks for all of the bad stuff too?" (I had read, but did not fully understand everything that verses like Romans 8:28 were actually telling us yet)
Perhaps it would be useful to discuss the practical ways that we obey these commands
Great topic! Thanks for broaching it
God bless you!!
~Deut
1 Thessalonians 5
16 Rejoice always;
17 pray without ceasing;
18 in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Here's a quote that I believe may be useful to consider, especially in regard to v18's command.
We know that God causes all things to work together for
for good to those who love God, to those who
are called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28
~Deut
p.s. - see too Hebrews 12:7-11.
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We know that God causes all things to work together for
for good to those who love God, to those who
are called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28
~Deut
p.s. - see too Hebrews 12:7-11.
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16 Rejoice always;
When others abuse you, slander you, you should be happy.
When others abuse you, slander you, you should be happy.
amen I think if we don’t limit it to two sentences it has a much more edifying effect sort of allowing what’s being said to sink in
“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.
Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. 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.”
1 Thessalonians 5:14-15, 17-23 KJV
if we allow what Paul’s saying to be what he’s saying it’s actually teaching us important things this speaks very different
“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
When you remove this part where oil began the exhortation to Christians
“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. “
What I mean is all that’s also gods will for us not just to rejoice and pray but to act right as well
This was my first on CC wondering how it would roll out and I am not disappointed. I believe I am going to enjoy my stay here with great joy.
we hope you do it’s a good place if we all have a little bit of grace towards others