Tag: integrity in ministry
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Working Night and Day – 1 Thessalonians 2:9
1 Thessalonians 2:9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. Paul reminds them of something they had seen with their own eyes. His hands were calloused. “Labour and travail.” This is…
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No Cloak of Covetousness – 1 Thessalonians 2:5–6
1 Thessalonians 2:5–6 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. Paul says his ministry was not wrapped in flattery.…
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Trusted With the Gospel – 1 Thessalonians 2:3–4
1 Thessalonians 2:3–4 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. Paul defends his ministry on three negatives and one glorious positive.…