Brothers and Others

I Thessalonians 4:9-12

I. Love The Brethren – vv. 9-10

A. We are taught by God to love the brethren. – v. 9

B. Love for the brethren is evidence that one is a member of the family of God. – v. 10

C. We need to excel in our love for the brethren. – v. 10

II. Earn The Respect Of The Unsaved. – vv. 11-12

A. By righteous living - See previous chapters.

B. By loving one another – vv. 9-10 cp John 13:34-35

C. By living a quiet life – v. 11

D. By not meddling in other people’s business – v. 11

E. By hard work – vv. 11-12