Sermon Application Questions:
1. Of the three instructions given in I Thessalonians 4:11—living quietly, minding your own affairs, and working with your hands—with which do you struggle the most? Where does that struggle show up for you and what does it look like?
2. Which of the two reasons for living like this that Paul names in verse 12 is most motivating for you?
3. What does all this have to do with the gospel?
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"Aspire to Live Quietly"
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