As for
other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to
please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord
Jesus to do this more and more. For you know what
instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. 1 Thessalonians
4:1-2
Paul
addressed the Thessalonians in his first letter to them and, in chapter 4, he gave
them instruction about how to live. It’s
a pretty nice summary
1.
Live pure and holy,
set aside for godly work. (Verse 3)
2.
Avoid sexual
immorality and control your body. (Verse 3)
3.
Love one another.
(Verse 9)
4.
Live a quiet life and
mind your own business. (Verses 11)
5.
Work hard so you’re
not financially dependent of anyone. (Verse 11)
If all Christians lived this way, it would be an
incredible testimony to outsiders.