3 Three’s For Shepherds

 

~ Aspects Of Shepherding ~

 

Introduction ~ There are three groups of threes about the work of a shepherd for God’s people contained in of 1 Thessalonians chapter 5.  

 

Respect ~ “And we urge you, brethren, [1] to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord [shepherds] and admonish you, and to [2] esteem them very highly [3] in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves” (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13). …

 

Groups ~ … “Now we exhort you, brethren, [1] warn those who are unruly, [2] comfort the fainthearted, [3] uphold the weak, be patient with all. See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all” (1 Thessalonians 5:14-15).

 

Service ~ “Now we exhort you, brethren, [1] warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, [2] uphold the weak, be patient with all. See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always [3] pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all” (1 Thessalonians 5:14-15). …

 

Conclusion ~ … “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-22).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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