1 Thessalonians 1:7 · KJV

"So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁵For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

⁶And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:

⁷So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.

⁸For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.

⁹For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;

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Devotional Reflection

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In this text, the fidelity cycle is described. The Lord is a wonderful example for us. Faithful people serve as examples of the Lord's character and zeal for us. Then we demonstrate that life of faith by living it ourselves. The Gospel is, in other words, more than just words! The Gospel is the good news of Jesus taking root in someone's life until the fruit it produces is sufficient to serve as an example of the Lord for other people to see and start living it as well! Both receiving and imparting the Gospel occur.

Prayer

Holy God, we are grateful that through Jesus, You revealed Your character in Scripture and in human form. I beg You to shape me with the character of Christ via the power of Your Holy Spirit so that people may recognize Jesus in me and live for Him. In the precious name of the Savior Jesus, I pray. Amen.

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