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1 Thess 4:1-8
Three Prayers (From the Series) First Thessalonians: Signposts
Love and Struggle (From the Series) First Thessalonians: Signposts
A Model Life (From the Series) First Thessalonians: Signposts
A Model Church (From the Series) First Thessalonians: Signposts
When we have a certain future, we can live in a way that reflects that future. In the already and not-yet of the Kingdom of Heaven, the church is called to live as a signpost that points to the reality of that Kingdom. This happens through faith, love, and hope.
We allow God to meet us by confronting our lack of satisfaction that drives us to consume.
The more you get, the more you want. Most of us live captive to a desire for more, and the only way to break free is for us to choose to limit what we have and to practice generosity. Freedom in the Kingdom of God includes being free from the desire for more.
If we are called to Become Like Jesus, that includes the way Jesus spoke. And didn't speak. We are often unaware of how we use speech to manipulate people. By learning to embrace silence we deepen our confidence in God.
Simplicity is first a focus on a single thing or, in this case, a single person. What your life is centered around will define who you become, for better or for worse.
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