1 Thessalonians 5:11-22
11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesying. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 23 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. 24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
11So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. 12Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and warn you against all that is wrong.
13Think highly of them and give them your wholehearted love because of their work. And remember to live peaceably with each other. 14Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.
15See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to everyone else. 16Always be joyful. 17Keep on praying. 18No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
19Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. 20Do not scoff at prophecies, 21but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. 22Keep away from every kind of evil.
- Encourage each other, respect each other, work hard,
- comfort those the fearful,
- don’t repay evil with evil always try to do good for each other.
- Pray about everything. Always trust God know matter what happens.
- Go to church, obey the H.S. and learn to love good preaching.
How Fathers Show Best
ACCEPT THEIR Differences (they are not US)
1 Corinthians 12:4-7
4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
Galatians 6:4
4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Proverbs 22:6 AMPC
6Train up a child in the way he should go [and in keeping with his individual gift or bent], and when he is old he will not depart from it.
1 Corinthians 13:5 NLT
Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged.
TRUST THEM with RESPONSIBILITY (Even if they Mess Up)
Luke 16:10
10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
John 20:21
“As the Father has sent Me, so I am sending you.”
EXPECT THEIR BEST
1 Corinthians 13:7
7Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
AFFIRM THEIR VALUE
Psalm 103:13
Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieththem that fear him.
CORRECT WITHOUT CONDEMNING
Hebrews 10:6
“The Lord disciplines those He loves ..”
Ephesians 6:4
4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
NEVER GIVE UP ON THEM
Mark 9:21
21 And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.
Ask God for HELP!
Mark 9:22
22 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and HELP US.