Relationships and Worship: Healthy Church – Part 2
1 Thessalonians 5:14-18
And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18
Patience is a necessary virtue
Yet we hear that some of you are living idle lives, refusing to work and meddling in other people’s business. 12 We command such people and urge them in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work to earn their own living. 13 As for the rest of you, dear brothers and sisters, never get tired of doing good. 2 Thessalonians 3:11–13
Patience is a divine attribute
Yahweh! The LORD! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. 7 I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin. Exodus 34:6–7
The LORD is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. Psalm 103:8
Patience is also a Christian virtue.
Renounce retaliation
Worship attitudes
- Make the choice to rejoice
- Connect with God continually.
- Be Thankful.
Relationships are part of and influence our worship
So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. 35 Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” John 13:34–35