The Will of God (2)

1 Thessalonians 4:1–12 ESV

1 Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. 2 For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; 4 that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, 5 not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God; 6 that no one transgress and wrong his brother in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as we told you beforehand and solemnly warned you. 7 For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness. 8 Therefore whoever disregards this, disregards not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you. 9 Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another, 10 for that indeed is what you are doing to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to do this more and more, 11 and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, 12 so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.

Main Point: Today we will be looking at what it means to please God more and more.

1 Thessalonians 4:1–3 ESV

1 Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. 2 For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality;

Urging to please God

Will of God: your sanctification

Sanctification: Comes from the work “holy”

To be made holy

Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine (Second Edition) Explanation and Scriptural Basis > Chapter 38: Sanctification (Growth in Likeness to Christ)

sanctification is a progressive work of God and believers that makes us more and more free from sin and like Christ in our actual lives.

Intro: Background Studies

Morals developed by surroundings

Teenagers relationship with their parents.

Gradual drift example

Morals need to be developed by Scripture

Sexual Purity

Pattern:

Teaching

Action

Control

Separation

Brotherly Love

Motivation

Love for Others

Teaching

Action

Motivation

Conclusion:

Religion Example:

Shinto vs. Christian

Summary:

We learned that the call the urging of every believer is a life that pleases God.

There are sinful patterns that every young Christian has in their life. We learned today that you are called to change. ‘

The Bible goes so far as to say that it is God’s will for your life. Your being made holy is the most important decision of your life. More important that were you move, your career, your school, who you marry.

Pursue Holiness, which is the will of God.