1 Thessalonians 4:9 Now concerning love of the brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anyone write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another
This verse comes from a passage of Paul's letter to the Thessalonians where he is trying to remind them all that he had taught them about how to live a life that pleases God. This is a question that still comes up even in our own age. Many of us still want to know the will of God. We want to know that we're doing it. We want to know how to decide. And Paul set out to provide some guidance to help people answer that question.
Here is one of the key things for Paul - you want to live a life that pleases God? Love the brothers and sisters. Love one another. That pleases God. It's simple to say and harder to implement. It takes a lifetime of practice. But it is good to be reminded every once in a while - a life that pleases God is centered around love for one another.
In Christ,
Pastor Seth
Join us Wednesday for midweek Advent supper at 6:15 and worship at 7 as we use Holden Evening Prayer and consider Peace. In worship next Sunday, our young people (Sunday School and Confirmation) will present the Christmas story at the 8:30 service. We will worship at 11 as well. Holy Communion at both services. Visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org for full information and respond to this email to be unsubscribed from the devotionals mailing list.
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