Serving to Better Others, Not Self
Serving to Better Others, Not Self
Series: 1 Thessalonians
Topic: Beaten, Convicted, Gentleness, Kindness, Truth
Book: 1 Thessalonians
First Thessalonians 2:1-8
A. Some Pain —> Exciting Gain … Never in Vain! (v1-2)
□ I will invest God’s Word in others, knowing it ALWAYS accomplishes what He desires (Isaiah 55:11).
B. When We Desire to Please God in Our Relationships, We are Freed to Say and Do Hard Things that Will Benefit Them (v3-6)
□ I will care for people’s feelings WHILE honoring God with my actions; my care for my reputation will not stop me from doing what God wants.
C. With Affection, We Share Life with Others, Not Just Beliefs (v7-8)
□ I will take the measurement of my expression of love for people and take action based on what I discover.