• I Thessalonians 1:1-7
  • I Thessalonians 5:14
  • We urge you brethren:
    • Admonish the unruly
      • Titus 1:9 – The word of God equips us to refute those who speak against the scriptures.
      • Galatians 6:1 – We must use the word of God in gentleness.
      • James 5:19-20 – We must thing of the future when the one being admonished may repent and come back and thank us.
    • Encourage the fainthearted
      • I Kings 19:10 – Even Elijah got discouraged.
        • I Kings 19:18 – God reminded him he was not alone.
      • Romans 8:18 – We have great glory ahead of us. We can’t give up!
    • Help the weak
      • Romans 14:1; 15:1 – Those who are strong must help the weak.
      • I Thessalonians 3:1,3
    • Be patient with everyone
      • Next time it might be me needing the help!