Message: “Instructions For Life, Part I” from Tom Leonard

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.” 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…”

Scripture References: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, 1 John 4:7-12, Romans 5:5, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13

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From Series: "Thessalonians"