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How do we treat those who aren’t as spiritually mature as we are? A good first step might be to avoid labeling ourselves as “more spiritually mature.” Beyond that, Paul has some pretty good advice: Encourage. Take tender care. Be patient with everyone. Since the Thessalonians are an all-star church, there were probably a few who everyone looked to as superstars. Paul wants to bring them back to the example of Jesus: the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve. That includes serving one another in the church regardless of status.
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How do we treat those who aren’t as spiritually mature as we are? A good first step might be to avoid labeling ourselves as “more spiritually mature.” Beyond that, Paul has some pretty good advice: Encourage. Take tender care. Be patient with everyone. Since the Thessalonians are an all-star church, there were probably a few who everyone looked to as superstars. Paul wants to bring them back to the example of Jesus: the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve. That includes serving one another in the church regardless of status.