1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
9 Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another, 10 for that indeed is what you are doing to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to do this more and more, 11 and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, 12 so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.

1 Thessalonians 4
Finally,....

4 1 Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, . . . 3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification.

4 that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, . . . 7 For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness.

8 . . .who gives his Holy Spirit to you.

12 so that you may walk properly before outsiders. . .

9 Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another,

A model walk is one that
1. Love Deeply
2. Live Purposefully
3. Work Faithfully

9 . . .you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another,

1 John 4:7-8
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.

Exodus 34
6 The LORD passed before him and proclaimed, “The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, 7 keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin,

Jeremiah 31:3
The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.

Zephaniah 3:17
The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.

Isaiah 54:10
Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

Leviticus 19:18
You shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.

John 13:34
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.

Romans 12:10
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.

1 Peter 4:8
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

1 John 3:16.
This is how we know what love is. Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

1 Thessalonians 4:7
. . .who gives us His Holy Spirit to you.

John 14:26
But the counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things. . .

Galatians 5:21
The fruit of the Spirit is love.

1 John 4:19
We love because He first loved us.

But we urge you, brothers, to do this more and more, 11 and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs. . .

11 and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, 12 so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.

Ephesians 6:7 (NIV)
Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 2:24 (NIV)
I decided there is nothing better than to enjoy food and drink and to find satisfaction in work.

Ephesians 4:28
Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful is their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.

Colossians 3
23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,

work with your hands, as we instructed you, 12 so that you may walk properly before outsiders. . .

This is the will of God, your sanctification. . .

Questions for Discussion
1. How does the love of God for you inspire you to love others?
2. In what areas of your life do you need to ‘quiet down?’ What do you believe God wants you to learn about that?
3. Is your work life out of balance? What has this message taught you about your work life?
4. Paul says to walk properly before outsiders. What do you need to focus on to improve your witness to the world?