1Thessalonians 4:9-12

Everyday Christianity

How does God teach us to love one another?

By convincing us through the Holy Spirit to believe and obey his commandments.

1Thess 1:8 Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything.

By blessing us with faith and the desire to produce the fruits of it.

1Thess 4:9

Leviticus 19:18 you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.

Eph 1:10

By setting examples before us so we can imitate them.

The Lord himself

John 13:14 "If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.

John 13:34

Mark 9:50 "Salt is good, but if the salt loses its flavor, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another

The Lord's holy apostles

Galatians 6:2 Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works,

Romans 14:19 Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another

The examples of the saints who are commended by the Lord.

Dorcas Acts 9:36 ff.

Cornelius Acts 10:1 ff

What practice of brotherly love is God teaching us in this passage?

Aspire to lead a quiet life, to "do your own things," and to work

1 Timothy 2:2

1 Timothy 2:11

1 Peter 3:4.

Psalm 107:30 Then they are glad because they are quiet; So He guides them to their desired haven.

Attending to your own business.

2Thessalonians 3:11

Working with your own hands.

Proverbs 22:29

Proverbs 24:27

1 Timothy 5:8

What is the outcome of this practice of brotherly love?

You are able to love one another in real and helpful ways.

You are able to live in a way that non-Christians will respect.

Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

You have need of nothing but the Lord.

Acts 20:34 "Yes, you yourselves know that these hands have provided for my necessities, and for those who were with me.

1Thess 2:9

2Cor 11:8ff

Romans 12:13

Everyday Christianity leads us to rethink our lives, day by day, and consider others.

Ephesians 4:28

Titus 3:14

1 John 3:17

But we urge you, brethren, that you increase more and more....

Luke 12:35-38