"And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you." [1 Th. 5:12]
A Christian ought to "know" those who work with him. Call your pastor on the phone and tell him, "I thank God for you. I am praying for you and I am backing you up." - John R. Rice [Comments on 1st Thessalonians, pg. 28]
"And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you." [1 Th. 5:12]
You ought to "know" those who labor among you and over you and admonish you in the Lord. The Lord says on this matter in Hebrews 13:7, "Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation." Then verse 17, "Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you." - John R. Rice [Comments on 1st Thessalonians, pg. 28]
I hope you will today make some contact with people whom God has given to teach you and have some rule over you spiritually. And you should love them and pray for them. Christians should want to make their pastor happy.
..."And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. " - [1 Th. 5:13]
Some of you may have a pastor who does something you don't like. That is not surprising. Your pastor, being human, has his frailties and weaknesses. But you must love him and all Christians. This is your duty. - John R. Rice [Comments on 1st Thessalonians, pg. 28]
"Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men." - 1 Th. 5:14.
"The feebleminded" doesn't mean one who is partly insane or not very smart, but those who are not well settled about doctrine and the Truth. You are to comfort and encourage them. - John R. Rice [Comments on 1st Thessalonians, pg. 28]
A Christian must love people and not try to get even. The Lord says, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord" (Rom. 12:19). Grudges are a bitter thing. Unforgiveness is a bitter thing. - John R. Rice [Comments on 1st Thessalonians, pg. 29]
The Scripture warns us not to hold grudges and not to try to get even with others. Don't render evil for evil but set out to pursue peace, to love people and help them. - John R. Rice [Comments on 1st Thessalonians, pg. 29]
"Rejoice evermore" [1 Th. 5:16]
Be happy all the time. It is a sin not to rejoice. A Christian ought to be happy, for he has so much to be happy about. You ought to be happy on good days, and on bad days, too. - John R. Rice [Comments on 1st Thessalonians, pg. 29]
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