1 Thessalonians 2: Leading and Loving Like Parents Should

Leading and Loving Like Parents Should

I noticed a couple of things Paul said in this chapter that stuck out to me more than other verses. He compared the way that he was gentle and how he exhorted (encouraged) the church. In verse 7 Paul says "But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children." He is talking about his approach to correcting the church for missteps. He was gentle. He wasn't harsh and full of blame, he was gentle like a nursing mother would/should be. He also makes the comparison in verses 11-12 to being like a father and encouraging the church to "walk in a manner worthy of God." He is saying this is what a father would. He should his solidarity with the church by comparing his style to that of their parents. And since honoring your parents is in the law (Ten Commandments) then it would be in their best interest to respect Paul as such as the parent of the church, metaphorically speaking.

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Luke 18:17- Receive the Kingdom like a Child

Receive the Kingdom like a Child

Children depend on their parents and guardians for many things. Children need food and shelter and clothing and most importantly love. Children need guidance too. How can a child come to know Jesus and who he was if the parents do not tell or lead the child?

The disciples were trying to stop the children from being brought to Jesus. But Jesus corrected their actions and said "Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it."

Jesus wants us to be humble when we seek the Kingdom. Children receive God's blessing without pretending they don't need it. We need God. We need His will ion our lives. Children are dependent on parents like we should be dependent on God for all we need. 


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