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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Faithfulness

stand firm and hold fast

Stand Firm and Hold Fast – 2 Thessalonians 2:15

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Jesus is returning for us some day. But, while we wait, stand firm in your faith and hold fast to the teachings of Jesus and his apostles.

following Jesus wherever he leads

Following Jesus Wherever He Leads – John 12:26

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Salvation involves more than a verbal confession. It involves faithfully following Jesus wherever he leads and serving him there.

test your own actions

Test Your Own Actions – Galatians 6:4-5

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My natural tendency is to compare myself with other people. But it is much better to test your life and actions against God's calling for you.

a great door for effective work

A Great Door for Effective Work – 1 Corinthians 16:8-9

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When God opens a door for effective service for you, be sure to enter it. Even if it involves hardship. Be wherever God has called you.

seek God's kingdom

Seek God’s Kingdom – Luke 12:31

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This world is filled with things that call to us, offering fulfillment. But if we seek first God's kingdom, all we need will be given to us.

examples and warnings

Examples and Warnings – 1 Corinthians 10:11

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There is much we can learn from the Old Testament. Especially, to heed the warnings not to follow the examples of those who disobeyed God.

stand firm until the end

Stand Firm Until the End – Matthew 24:9-13

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Jesus warns us that we will face many challenges in this life. But he encourages us that if we stand firm through it all, we will be saved.

enduring discipline as hardship

Hebrews: Enduring Discipline (12:4-13)

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Hardship may come from opposition, or from God's discipline. But we should endure it all as God's discipline. Let him train us in everything.

Run With Perseverance

Hebrews: Run With Perseverance (11:32-12:3)

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We are surrounded by all who have lived by faith. So, follow their example and run with perseverance, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.

Jesus calls us to follow him

Jesus Calls Each of Us to Follow Him – John 21:21-22

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Jesus calls on us to follow him. Not to worry about other people and what God has in store for them. Just fix your eyes on him and follow.

an anchor for the soul

Hebrews: An Anchor of Hope for the Soul (6:13-20)

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The promise that God made to Abraham is relevant to those of us who have come to trust in Jesus. And that hope is an anchor for our soul.

an explicit warning

Hebrews: A Most Explicit Warning (6:4-12)

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There are a number of warnings in Hebrews about falling away. But this is the most explicit of them. How should be understand there warnings.