1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Distinctive loving

Were the Chancellor of the Exchequer to have a nation ‘ordered’ according to Paul’s teaching in 1 Thessalonians 4:1 – 12 all her problems would disappear! The Christian way is God’s way, and God’s way is the best way. But what produces such a radical change in conduct? The engine that drives gospel living is the gospel – and gospel proclamation, not political lobbying, is the only means to achieve God’s purposes.