Blessings~
Wow, it is already December 1st. I better start thinking about Christmas.

This is the first time that I have read all of Paul's letters in a row. By reading like this you really get to know the writer and his style. In some letters you can tell that Paul is upset and very direct, but in some you can tell he really cares about the believers he is writing too. I Thessalonians is a clear letter that is full of emotion.

Be sure to read 4:16-18. It is always good to remind ourselves of this and like Paul says, encourage each other.
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1 Thessalonians 4:3-7It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God; and that in this matter no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him. The Lord will punish men for all such sins, as we have already told you and warned you. For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.

Thought for the DayWhen I read the above verses I automatically think this is written for unmarried people not to have pre- marital sex. But, I believe that this goes deeper and applies to more than just "singles."

As I was reading this passage, I picked up that the Thessalonians struggled with this, so, I did some reading and they did have problems with this issue.

If you are married, you and your spouse need to make a commitment to stay mentally and physically pure to each other. It is something that is such a problem in our world today. There are so many marriages that fail and hearts that are broken because we do not take this serious. Non-believers and believers alike.

In our marriage we need to talk about this to each other and hold each other accountable. I would also suggest that you have a friend also, to hold you accountable.

If your marriage is awesome and you both are on the same page of staying pure to each other, we need to set an example and encourage our single brothers and sisters. Remember, the enemy prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8) Do not be his prey!

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