Today's New Testament passage in my dail Bible reading spoke to me in a powerful way. Great words for us all from the Apostle Paul from First Thessalonians chapter 5 verses 12-22.
Words to honor your pastor and other spiritual leaders (v. 12-13):
"Now 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 respect in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
Words to those who are pastors and spiritual leaders (v. 14-15):
And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody repays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kinds to each other and to everyone else.
Words to us all (v. 16-22):
Be joyful always; pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not put out the Spirit's fire; do not treat prophecies with contempt. test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil.
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