Living to Please God - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
Understand It
- What instruction had Paul given to the Thessalonians when he was with them? (4:1)
- What did Paul urge his audience to do? (4:1)
- By what authority did Paul give his instructions? (4:2)
- What are God’s desires for our sexuality? (4:3-8)
- How is the Christian’s sexual conduct to be different from that of the non-Christian? (4:4-5)
- How did Paul characterize the heathen? (4:5)
- When people ignore or reject God’s instructions on sexual behavior, what are they rejecting? (4:8)
- What command of God were the Thessalonians known for obeying? (4:9-10)
- What ambition were the Thessalonians to pursue? (4:11-12)
- What is the result of living a quiet, respected, and responsible life? (4:11-12)
Apply It
- In the future, how could you help a Christian caught in sexual sin?
- What can you do to maintain your purity?
- When can you spend some time examining your ambitions in light of God’s priorities for you?
