Scripture reveals God's plan for holy living now and eternal hope later — purity, diligence, and the promise of Christ's return.
Scripture on Thesaloins 4
1 Thessalonians 4:3-4
New Testament
"It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable."
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
New Testament
"Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody."
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
New Testament
"Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him."
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
New Testament
"For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever."
1 Thessalonians 4:18
New Testament
"Therefore encourage one another with these words."
The Bottom Line
Live holy lives today because Jesus is coming back tomorrow.
Try Today
Choose one area where you need to live more purely or work more diligently, and take one concrete step toward holiness.
Prayer
Jesus taught us to pray 'Your kingdom come' (Matthew 6:10), trusting in God's perfect timing.
Father, You call us to be holy as You are holy. Help me live with purity in my thoughts and actions today. Give me strength to work diligently and love others well. When grief or worry tries to steal my hope, remind me that Jesus is coming back and death has no final word. Help me encourage others with the hope of Your return. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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