Encouragement

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“Therefore, encourage each other”
I Thessalonicians 5:11-23


A small study on Christian Behaviour and the Relationship


Examples on how we can encourage each other.

Ref. Example Suggested Application
5:11 Build each other up Point out to someone a quality you appreciate in him or her.
5:12 Respect leaders Look for ways to co-operate.
5:13 Hold leaders in highest regard Hold back your next critical comment about those in positions of responsibility. Say “Thank you” to your leaders for their effort.
5:13 Live in peace Search for ways to get on with others
5:14 Warn the idle Challenge someone to join you in a project.
5:14 Encourage the timid (shy) Encourage those who are timid by reminding them of God’s promises.
5:14 Help the weak Support those who are weak by loving them and praying for them.
5:14 Be patient Think of a situation that tries your patience and plan in advance how you can stay claim.
5:15 Resist revenge Instead of planning to get even with those who mistreat you, do good to them.
5:16 Be Joyful Remember that even in the midst of trouble, God is in control.
5:17 Pray Continually God is always with you-talk to Him.
5:18 Give thanks Make a list of all the gifts God has given you, giving thanks to God for each one.
5:19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire Cooperate with the Spirit next time he prompts you to participate in a Christian meeting.
5:20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt Receive God’s word from those who speak for him.
5:22 Avoid every kind of evil Avoid every situation where you will be drawn to temptation.
5:23 Count on God’s constant help Realize that the Christian life is to be lived not in our own strength but through God’s Power

-Syam B.Pattapu

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