ENCOURAGE OTHERS (3)
(Message by Tanny Keng)
0. Introduction
a) The command to "encourage" others is found in the Bible. In 1 Thessalonians 5:11-23, Paul gives many specific examples of how we can encourage others.
i) 11 Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing. 12 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. 15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies. 21 Test all things; hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil. 23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 5:11-23 NKJV)
1. Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
a) Suggested application
i) God is always with you - talk to him.
2. Give thanks (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
a) Suggested application
i) Make a list of all the gifts God has given you, giving thanks to God for each one.
3. Do not quench the Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:19)
a) Suggested application
i) Cooperate with the Spirit the next tie he prompts you to participate in a Christian meeting.
4. Do not despise prophecies (1 Thessalonians 5:20)
a) Suggested application
i) Receive God's word from those who speak to him.
5. Avoid every kind of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22)
a) Suggested application
i) Avoid situations where you will be drawn into temptation.
6. Count on God's constant help (1 Thessalonians 5:23)
a Suggested application
i) Realize that the Christan life is to be lived, not in our own strength but through God's power.
The End ...
0. Introductiona) The command to "encourage" others is found in the Bible. In 1 Thessalonians 5:11-23, Paul gives many specific examples of how we can encourage others.
i) 11 Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing. 12 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. 15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies. 21 Test all things; hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil. 23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 5:11-23 NKJV)
1. Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
a) Suggested application
i) God is always with you - talk to him.
2. Give thanks (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
a) Suggested application
i) Make a list of all the gifts God has given you, giving thanks to God for each one.
3. Do not quench the Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:19)
a) Suggested application
i) Cooperate with the Spirit the next tie he prompts you to participate in a Christian meeting.
4. Do not despise prophecies (1 Thessalonians 5:20)
a) Suggested application
i) Receive God's word from those who speak to him.
5. Avoid every kind of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22)
a) Suggested application
i) Avoid situations where you will be drawn into temptation.
6. Count on God's constant help (1 Thessalonians 5:23)
a Suggested application
i) Realize that the Christan life is to be lived, not in our own strength but through God's power.
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