<p>Paul reminds the Thessalonians that purity and love should go together as citizens of the Kingdom of Jesus. This isn't a purity of laws like the Old Testament laid out, but a purity of life and a flow of love between God and among his church. One cannot go without the other: it is not enough to only love others, and it is not enough to watch our own lives. We must do both.</p>

Paul reminds the Thessalonians that purity and love should go together as citizens of the Kingdom of Jesus. This isn't a purity of laws like the Old Testament laid out, but a purity of life and a flow of love between God and among his church. One cannot go without the other: it is not enough to only love others, and it is not enough to watch our own lives. We must do both.

June 25: Psalms 132 and 133, Judges 7:1-8 and 16-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

A Psalm (or part of one), an Old Testament Reading, and a New Testament reading each day. Start with the Apostles' Creed, end with the Lord's Prayer. Current readings are from the New International Version. Through 2021, scriptures were read from the New Living Translation.

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June 25: Psalms 132 and 133, Judges 7:1-8 and 16-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

June 25: Psalms 132 and 133, Judges 7:1-8 and 16-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12