1 Thessalonians 5:4-8 (NASB)
4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day would overtake you like a thief; 5 for you are all sons of light and sons of day. We are not of night nor of darkness; 6 so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober. 7 For those who sleep do their sleeping at night, and those who get drunk get drunk at night. 8 But since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation.
Theme: As sons of light, we as Christians are commanded to be ever attentive and aware in our spiritual battle against sin’s darkness, anticipating our Lord’s return.
Outline:
1) Contrasts between believers and unbelievers.
a) Light vs. darkness
b) Day vs. night
c) Alert vs. asleep
d) Sober vs. drunk
2) Commands for believers
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