Installment #4 of 4, taken from 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5 on 'how tos' from verses 11 - 23 by writer Paul, as he gives us ways to encourage ourselves and others.

Taken from a graphic, titled 'Checklist for Encouragers', lengthy list. I am once again including four of them today:

"BE THANKFUL
- verse 18
Make a list of all the gifts God has given
you, giving thanks to God for each one.


"DO NOT SMOTHER THE HOLY SPIRIT"
- verse 19
Cooperate with the Spirit the next time he prompts you to participate in a
Christian meeting.

"DO NOT SCOFF AT THOSE WHO PROPHESY"
-verse 20
Receive God's word from those who speak
for him.

"KEEP AWAY FROM EVIL"
- verse 22
Avoid situations where you will be drawn
into temptation.

"COUNT ON GOD'S CONSTANT HELP"
- verse 23
Realize that the Christian life is to be lived,
not in our own strength, but through God's power.


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Thank you, God!
AMEN!!!