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November 19th -- 2 Thessalonians 1

GIVING THANKS FOR OUR BRETHREN AND SISTERS
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"WE are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith grows exceedingly and the love of every one of you all toward each other abounds" (2 Thessalonians 1:3).Two small words show us where Paul wishes us to put the emphasis; "bound" and "meet": "We are bound to thank God always for you, as it is meet." This is not just a desire we have in appreciation of our good fortune in having friends like the brethren and sisters, for that very appreciation should bring with it a driving force, even as Paul says, "He is bound to give thanks."This is also implied in the use of that other word "meet." It is a pity that this old English word is not used as frequently now as it used to be. It carries with it the idea of suitability, of being the correct and proper thing to do. Thus Adam was provided with a help, "meet" or suitable for him. It also occurs in the reply of the prodigal's father to his eldest son: "It is meet that we make merry. . ." It is the proper thing to do. So the Apostle, driven by an urge which was right and proper, thanked God for his brethren and sisters. How easy it is for us to take these blessings for granted.

HOWARD WALKER, The Christadelphian,

1976, page 408

 

 

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