1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 (NASB)

12 But we ask you, brothers and sisters, to recognize those who diligently labor among you and are in leadership over you in the Lord, and give you instruction, 13 and that you regard them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another. 14 We urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek what is good for one another and for all people.

Instructions for how the Church should treat its leaders and each other based on the promises of the Gospel

1) Proper attitude towards leaders (5:12-13a)

2) Proper behavior within the church body (5:13b-15)

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1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 (NASB)

12 But we ask you, brothers and sisters, to recognize those who diligently labor among you and are in leadership over you in the Lord, and give you instruction, 13 and that you regard them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another. 14 We urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek what is good for one another and for all people.

Instructions for how the Church should treat its leaders and each other based on the promises of the Gospel

1) Proper attitude towards leaders (5:12-13a)

2) Proper behavior within the church body (5:13b-15)

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Theme: Christians should know clearly from the Bible what our purpose and part is in the local church, so that we can stay focused on the mission and move forward together under God’s direction.

Outline: The “Big 3” of God’s purpose for the local church, which must be our purpose as a church, in order to glorify Him:

1. Be a Worshiping Community – To Exalt the Lord
2. Be a Working Community – To Edify & Equip the Saints
3. Be a Witnessing Community – To Evangelize the Lost

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