1 Thessalonians 4:8 · KJV

"He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁶That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.

⁷For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

⁸He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.

⁹But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.

¹⁰And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more;

Read full chapter →

Devotional Reflection

FearShame

In a world where people live by different rules, it's easy to ignore the call to be holy. Satan gets us to compare our lives to those around us, making us think that our sins aren't as bad as those of other people. But what matters is a thankful heart that has been cleansed by the Holy Spirit and saved by grace, not comparing how bad our sins are. When you ignore or downplay the Spirit's call to be holy, you are rejecting God. Let's care deeply about holiness in our lives, both because God wants it and because we should want it.

Prayer

Father, please forgive me for trying to make my sin seem less important. Use Your Spirit to make me want to be holy, and give me the strength to live in a way that honors You for all You did to save me. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

Reflection Questions

How do I respond to God's authority in my life?

What does it mean for me to honor the Holy Spirit's guidance?

When have I disregarded God's direction in my decisions?

Life Application

faith

Make it a habit to pray for guidance from the Holy Spirit before making decisions.

worship

Participate in worship and prayer meetings to strengthen your relationship with God and His Spirit.

Related Prayers

✨Faith & Spiritual Growth

Struggling to Align My Identity with Faith

My name is Alex, and I’ve been wrestling with my identity as a gay man and my desire to follow Jesus. I grew up in a church that often taught that bei

✝️Salvation

Facing Doubts About Sharing Faith with My Friend

My friend Carla lives in the Philippines, and recently, she has opened up about her struggles with anxiety and uncertainty about her purpose in life.

🌍 Global Prayer Community

Someone is praying for you right now.

Pray requests. Thanksgiving. Daily reminders. All in your pocket.

Daily Bible in Your Inbox

Get a daily verse, devotional, and prayer delivered every morning.