PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY

I Thessalonians 4:9-12

I. (v.9-10) OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH SHOULD GENUINELY AFFECT HOW WE LOVE

1. Keep growing in your knowledge of love
2. Keep growing in your practice of love

1. God teaches us by example – Romans 5:8
2. God teaches us by command – John 13:34
3. God teaches us by His Holy Spirit – Romans 5:5; Galatians 5:22

1. Be encouraged by your progress
2. Don’t be satisfied with your progress

II. (v.11-12) OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH SHOULD GENUINELY AFFECT HOW WE WORK

1. The command to work
2. The effects of work

1. Lead a quiet life
2. Mind your own business
3. Work with your own hands

1. Being a good testimony
2. Having your needs met