Taught By God to Love
I Thessalonians 4:9-12
Main Point
As God taught the Thessalonian children of God to love each other with unconditional love, so He desires us to love each other in increasing measure.
Philadelphia = the love siblings have = Siblings in Christ
Agape = unconditional, self-sacrificing love = having great concern for, giving priority to my brother/sister in Christ.
I John 4:7-12
1. We follow the leading of the Holy Spirit who teaches us to love with Christ’s love.
Romans 5:5 “…God has poured His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.â€
I Corinthians 2:12-13
2. This Love is demonstrated by leading a quiet life, minding our own business, and working productively so that we are not dependent on anyone else.
(verses 11-12)
5:14 ‘Warn those who are idle…â€