Fusion: week of 7/30

FAMILY THEME: LIVING WITH INTEGRITY

2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Paul encouraged faithfulness to the things he had taught

in regard to spiritual life, work ethic, and ongoing ministry.

1.  Pray

     (2 Thessalonians 3:1-5)

     Paul's request for prayer from the Thessalonians

     reflects his prayers for them.

 
2.  Don't Just Be a Consumer

     (2 Thessalonians 3:6-12)

     Paul reiterated his teachings and example about

     work ethic to those who were idle and causing

     problems in the church.

 
3.  Persist

     (2 Thessalonians 3:13-18)

     We should seek to lovingly correct and restore

     those who are not faithful.