God’s Truth for Trying Times - 6/23/21

We need God’s truth in trying times. Read the Scripture passage, think about what it is saying, then pray; by yourself or with your household. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col. 3:16).

READ: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-6

For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God; 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. [1 Thessalonians 4:3-6 ESV] 

CONSIDER: Sanctification is not just an inward act of God; it is something that comes out in your life and shows in your attitudes and actions. It is growth in Christlikeness that blesses others. It is something that affects other people. We are not to sin against others because God is the judge. We are to live in an honorable way to please Jesus.

THINK: What does this declare about God? What are God’s people being called to do? What assurance is given? How does the Word of God transform our hearts and lives and relationships?