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I Thessalonians 5: 1 -15

I Thessalonians 5: 1 -15 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “Peace and safety, ” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

I Thessalonians 5: 1 -15 4 But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 5 You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober.

I Thessalonians 5: 1 -15 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. 9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

I Thessalonians 5: 1 -15 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

I Thessalonians 5: 1 -15 12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.

I Thessalonians 5: 1 -15 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

How Should the truth about the second coming impact our lives?

#1 – We Shouldn’t Be surprised!

Romans 13: 12 “The night is nearly over and the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. ”

#2 – We Should Be Alert

#2 – We Should Be self controlled

I Peter 1: 13 “Therefore, prepare your minds for action. Be self-controlled. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. ”

I Peter 4: 7 “The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self controlled so that you can pray. ”

I Thessalonians 5: 8 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

We Should Be Encouragers

I Thessalonians 5: 11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

3 Qualities of an Encourager 1. They Appreciate People “We ask you brothers to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard and love because of their work. Live in peace with one another. ”

3 Qualities of an Encourager 1. They Appreciate People 2. Discernment

Different People Need Different Encouragement… 1. Warn the Lazy 2. Encourage the Timid 3. Help the Weak

I Corinthians 8: 9 “Be careful that your freedom does not cause those who are weak in faith to fall into sin. ”

Galatians 6: 1 “Brothers if someone is caught in a sin you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself or you also maybe tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. ”

3 Qualities of an Encourager 1. They Appreciate People 2. Discernment 3. Patience

II Timothy 2: 25 -26 “The Lord’s servant must gently teach those who disagree. Then maybe God will let them change their minds so that they can accept the truth. And they may wake up and escape from the trap of the devil. ”

Titus 2: 11 -13 “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions and to live selfcontrolled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope, the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. ”

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