Advice For Christian Living

The Apostle Paul ends his letter to the Christians in Thessalonica with some good advice for Christian living that is appropriate for us today.

In 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5, the following verses read:
5:16 "Rejoice evermore."
5:17 "Pray without ceasing."
5:18 "In every thing give thanks ..."
5:19 "Quench not The Spirit."
5:21 "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good."
5:22 "Abstain from all appearance of evil."

Be joyful in The Lord at all times. God is in control and all things are going to work out for our good. Pray persistently and regularly. Develop a continual personal relationship with God. Be conscious of His presence throughout the day. Every day ought to be a day of Thanksgiving and we should give thanks to God for every thing in our lives. Be on fire for The Lord, don't throw water on the flame, let it continue to burn. Test everything that you read, hear, say, and do by comparing it to the Bible. Make sure that it is consistent with The Word of God. Not only should we avoid all that is evil, we should avoid things that look like, suggest, or might appear to be evil. Reject and shun all forms of evil.