1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

1 Thessalonians 5:16–22 KJV (WS)

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 prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.

Introduction

The will of God for all of them

Christianity is a belief system that works against man’s natural sinful tendencies.

When we are born, Adam is our father.

We follow his example naturally.

We tend to sin because we have an inherited sin nature.

As a Christian, we have a new father.

The longer we are saved the more like our father we should become.

The closer that we get to going home to our father, the more like him we should become.

What are the features that our God wills to produce in us?

Rejoice evermore.

Always

Pray without ceasing.

Without interruption

In everything give thanks.

Each situation

Protecting the ministry of the church

Quench not the spirit.

Despise not prophesyings.

Prove all things.

Hold fast that which is good.

Abstain from all appearance of evil.

Application

Conclusion