FUNCTIONING AS A CHURCH FAMILY

I Thessalonians 5:12-15

I. (v.12-13a) YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE LEADERS OF THE CHURCH

1. The responsibility of the leaders
2. The responsibility of the people

1. To labor among you
2. To lead you
3. To admonish you

1. To know them
2. To respect them

II. (v.13b-15) YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PEOPLE OF THE CHURCH

1. (v.13b) A general responsibility – Be at peace among yourselves
2. (v.14-15) Specific responsibilities

1. Warn the unruly
2. Comfort the fainthearted
3. Uphold the weak
4. Be patient with all
5. Do not repay evil with evil
6. Pursue what is good for everyone