Why was Paul right to be anxious about the Church in Thessalonica? Do you think anxiety is ever a sin? in view of Paul’s instruction in Philippians 4:6 what would Paul of done before sending Timothy back to Thessalonica? 3:10.
Paul had gone to Athens ahead of Timothy and Silas who remained in Berea for a while before they both rejoined Paul in Athens Acts 17: 13-15. After a while Paul sent Timothy back to Thessalonica to seek news of the fledgling church. Timothy brought very good news that their faith was as strong as ever, good news that lifted Paul’s spirit! 3:6-8.
Paul was a Father to the Thessalonians and as such the Holy Spirit placed upon Paul a longing to see that the church was thriving and continuing to grow in spite of the trials they were going through 3:3-4.
If you are a Christian never be surprised by troubles and don’t think that troubles are always the result of sin or because of a lack of faith. Some trials are a part of God’s plan to build our character, or sometimes because we are being a thorn in the devils side! As Paul said don’t let the tempter get the better of you! 3:3-5
Does the report of your life bring other Christian’s great joy? 3:9
Memory verse
It gives us new Life, knowing you remain strong in the Lord 1 Thessalonians 3:8 N.L.T.
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