What does this text point out as our responsibilities toward other members of God's church?

What would it look like, practically, for us to live out these responsibilities in our relationships with other Christian's? (Particularly those who are in different places than we are - stronger, weaker, etc.)

What is the role of leaders in a family? What is the role of leaders in a church? How would you describe a healthy relationship between leaders, and the people they lead?

What does it look like for a Christian to be joyful, prayerful, and grateful (like we see 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)? How would you assess and describe your own life, in these areas?

How do the truths that we read in Romans 8:28 help us to obey the commands that we read in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18?

What does it look like for us to be open to the extraordinary work of the Holy Spirit (like we see in 1 Thessalonians 5:19-20)? While, at the same time, being cautious about who and what we allow to influence us (like we see in 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22)?

How does God's sovereignty affect our sanctification, and growth in holiness in Christ? (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24)?

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