Often at the end of a letter, Paul puts in a whole bunch of small statements, encouragements, admonitions, and instructions that are quite powerful.
Here he gives quite a few.
For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:9
Here in his wrap up of end times he encourages us by saying that God's intent for us is for good and not harm.
Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Don't pay back wrong for wrong - 2nd commandment
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice, pray, give thanks. These are God's will for constant life action.
Do not quench the Spirit. Do not treat prophecies with contempt reject every kind of evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:19-20, 22 NIV
Don't ignore or throw out the things God says propheticly.
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