1 Thessalonians 5:11-14

"Dear Father, patient one, Give us hearts that gladly show respect for those who labor among us and who lead us and admonish us in the Lord. Fill us....."

"Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord's work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance. Show them....."

"Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."

"Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. "

"And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone."

Inspirational illustration of 1 Thessalonians 5:11 -- Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

Inspirational illustration of 1 Thessalonians 5:12 -- Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you.

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