AN EFFECTIVE WITNESS FOR CHRIST

I Thessalonians 2:1-9

I.  (v.2-6) DON’T . . .

1. (v.2) Don’t let opposition stop you
2. (v.3) Don’t let yourself become impure
3. (v.4a) Don’t forget your responsibility to God
4. (v.4,b,6) Don’t try to please men
5. (v.5a) Don’t use flattery
6. (v.5b) Don’t do it for personal gain

II.  (v.7-9) DO . . .

1. (v.7) Be gentle
2. (v.8) Be loving
3. (v.9a) Be dedicated
4. (v.9b) Be direct