The Way of Happiness 1Thes.

5:16-22
THE WAY OF HAPPINESS 1THES. 5:16-22
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If you want true happiness as a Christian then the thing to do is to follow these simple instructions given by Paul.

Rejoice Evermore v.16 1 Pet 1:8-9 through loving and believing Jesus Jn 15:8-11 through bearing much fruit,

loving God and obeying his commands Gal 5:22-23 through being filled with the Spirit

Pray Without Ceasing v.17 Lk 17:1, and the words to the song, What a Friend We Have in Jesus

In everything give thanks v.18 Eph 5:20, a merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance, Prov15:13, a merry

heart doeth good like a medicine, Prov17:22, he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast, Prov15:15

Quench not the Spirit v.19 Eph 4:30 says grieve not there is a difference you grieve him when you dont

follow his lead and rule in your life [like Heb 13:17] you quench him when you quench his love [Sol 8:7] and when

you quench the wrath of God and the fires of hell by watering down preaching

Despise not prophesyings v.20 2 Tim 4:2-4 dont do as other people who grow weary of preaching

Christians today cant take straight, hard preaching they want to be entertained and motivated

Prove all things v.21 Rom. 12: 2, his will; 2 Cor. 8: 8, your love; 2 Cor. 13:5, your faith; Galatians 6:4, your work.

Abstain from all appearance of evil v.22 men usually judge by appearance, even though they are not supposed

to, John 7:24. So, you not only have to stay away from all evil but also from the appearance of all evil. However,

dont glory in appearance, 2 Cor. 5: 12.