See That None Render Evil…

Introduction: Read 1 Thess. 5:15

1. Paul gives instructive commands to the new Christians in Thessalonica.

2. What shall the Christian reaction to persecution be?

DISCUSSION:

I. See That None Render Evil For Evil.

1. Resist not evil, Matt. 5:39; 5:44-45.

2. Love ye your enemies, Luke 6:35.

3. Avenge not yourselves, Rom. 12:17-21.

4. Like Jesus, 1 Pet. 2:22; 3:9.

II. Ever Follow That Which Is Good.

1. Peace and edification, Rom. 14:19; Heb. 12:14.

2. Follow after…, 1 Tim. 6:11.

3. Do good, 1 Pet. 3:11.

4. Doeth good, of God, 3 John 11.

5. Rom. 12:17, “in the sight of all men.”

6. Do good unto all men, Gal. 6:10.

Notes for a Wednesday night devotional.