1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
Big Idea: God Calls Us Not To A Life Well-Known, But A Life Well-Lived
In order to live well…
1. Love increasingly. (9-10)
How do I learn love from the Triune God?
- I learn that love moves toward the broken by looking at the example of God the Father. (1 John 4:9, Rom. 5:8)
- I learn that love gives sacrificially by listening to the teaching of Jesus. (John 13:34-35, John 15:12-13)
- I learn that love remains patiently by leaning on the guidance of the Holy Spirit. (Rom. 5:5, Gal. 5:22)
2. Live intentionally. (11-12)
How to live intentionally for the glory of God:
- Work hard publicly.
- Handle your business personally.
- Care for your soul privately.