1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

B. The problem of social conduct, 4:9-12

9 But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.

10 And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more;

11 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and [that] ye may have lack of nothing. of...: or, of no man

discussion questions

9A. What is the difference in "brotherly love" and "agape love"? __

9B. Can love be commanded? ____

10A. What is the link between congregations in a local area? ____

11A. What are the three commands in verse 11?

1. _______

2. _______

3. _______

11B. What does "quiet" mean here? __________

11C. Is Paul saying, "Mind your own business"? _

12A. Who are "those without"? ___

12B. In what sense do we lack nothing as Christians? __________

12C. How can we walk honestly toward others? _