A Checklist for Encouragers

[AuntRonda]

All of these verses come from 1 Thessalonians 5.

Reference--5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Example--Build each other up
Suggested Application--Point out to someone a quality you appreciate in him or her

Reference--5:12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you.
Example--Respect Leaders
Suggested Application--Look for ways to cooperate

Reference--5:13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
Example--Hold leaders in the highest regard.
Suggested Application--Hold back your next crictial comment about those in positions of responsibility. Say thank you for their efforts.

Reference--5:13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
Example--Live in peace
Suggested Application--Find ways to get along with each other.

Reference--5:14 And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
Example--Warn the idle
Suggested Application--Challenge someone to join you in a project.

Reference--5:14 And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
Example Encourage the timid
Suggested Application--Encourage those who are timid by reminding them of God's promises.

Reference--5:14 And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
Example--Help the weak
Suggested Application--Support those who are weak by loving them and praying for them.

Reference--5:14 And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
Example--Be patient
Suggested Application--Think of a situation that tries your patience and plan ahead of time how you can stay calm.

Reference--5:15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.
Example--Resist Revenge
Suggested Application--Instead of planning to get even with those who mistreat you, do good to them.

Reference--5:16 Be joyful always;
Example--Be joyful
Suggested Application--Remember that even in the midst of turmoil, God IS in control.

Reference--5:17 pray continually
Example--pray continually
Suggested Application--God is always with you--talk to Him.

Reference--5:18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Example--Give thanks
Suggested Application--Make a list of the things God has given you, giving thanks to God for each one.

Reference--5:19 Do not put out the Spirit's fire
Example--DO NOT put out the Spirit's fire.
Suggested Application--Cooperate with the Spirit the next time He prompts you to participate in a Christian meeting.

Reference--5:20 do not treat prophecies with contempt
Example--Don't treat prophecies with contempt.
Suggested Application--Receive God's Word from those who speak for Him.

Reference--5:22 Avoid every kind of evil.
Example--Avoid every kind of evil.
Suggested Application--Avoid situtations where you will be drawn into temptation.

Reference--5:23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Example--Count on God's constant help.
Suggested Application--Realize that the Christian life is to be lived not in our own strength but through God's power.

[woodyblueeyes]

Are the references and examples not the same in the prior post?