1 Thessalonians 5:14. Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly,
There are some that never will be ruled; their very idea of being a Christian is that they shall do just as they like. It is a somewhat happy circumstance that there are sects where they can do so. There are formed now-a-days these little knots of people who will have no rule and church government, and who meet to edify one another. Though they speedily go to pieces, it is perhaps the better for the churches that they are quit of them.
1 Thessalonians 5:14. Comfort the feeble-minded,
They want cheering. You needed it once; return the benefit you have received. Do not be out of patience with them for being so foolish. If their minds be feeble, you cannot expect much better from them.
1 Thessalonians 5:14. Support the weak,
Give them something to cling to. As some climbing plants put out their tendrils and need to be helped up, so may you be a prop to these climbers.
1 Thessalonians 5:14. Be patient toward all men.
Think of what patience God has with you. "Be patient toward all men."
1 Thessalonians 5:14. Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly,
There are some that never will be ruled; their very idea of being a Christian is that they shall do just as they like. It is a somewhat happy circumstance that there are sects where they can do so. There are formed now-a-days these little knots of people who will have no rule and church government, and who meet to edify one another. Though they speedily go to pieces, it is perhaps the better for the churches that they are quit of them.
1 Thessalonians 5:14. Comfort the feeble-minded,
They want cheering. You needed it once; return the benefit you have received. Do not be out of patience with them for being so foolish. If their minds be feeble, you cannot expect much better from them.
1 Thessalonians 5:14. Support the weak,
Give them something to cling to. As some climbing plants put out their tendrils and need to be helped up, so may you be a prop to these climbers.
1 Thessalonians 5:14. Be patient toward all men.
Think of what patience God has with you. "Be patient toward all men."