7. Walking Worthy in Love and Work

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Here is a summary of the sermon

Title: "Walking Worthy in Love and Work"

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9–12

Comprehensive Summary:

Part 1: The Love

Brotherly Love Defined: The sermon begins by defining brotherly love as the affection and care for fellow believers, both male and female.

The Teacher: Emphasizes that God teaches us how to love one another through the Holy Spirit. John 14:26 and 1 Corinthians 2:13 highlight the Holy Spirit's role in guiding and instructing believers in love.

Their Testimony: The Thessalonians' love for all brethren in Macedonia is discussed, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own testimony of love within their communities.

The Challenge to Increase More and More: Echoing 1 Thessalonians 4:10, the sermon exhorts believers to continually grow in love, drawing inspiration from Jesus’ own growth in Luke 2:52.

Part 2: The Work

The Study of Being Quiet: The sermon advocates for learning to be quiet as a means of hearing God more clearly, referencing 1 Kings 19:11–12 where God speaks in a still, small voice.

The Lessons: Three lessons from 1 Thessalonians 4:11 are outlined:

A. To Be Quiet: Encourages listening to God and wisdom found in quietness, supported by Ecclesiastes 9:17.

B. Mind Your Own Business: Advises focusing on one's personal responsibilities, avoiding the distraction of others' affairs.

C. Work With Your Own Hands: Stresses the importance of diligence and productivity in one's own work.

Reasons for These Lessons:

A. Testimony to the Lost: Highlights the importance of setting a good example for non-believers, as instructed in Titus 2:7–8.

B. That You May Lack Nothing: Connects hard work with provision and sufficiency, using Proverbs 6:6 as a reference.

Conclusion:

The sermon concludes by reiterating the importance of walking worthy in both love and work, emphasizing that these are essential aspects of a Christian's life and testimony.