Paul Used His Life to Lift Burdens: 1 Thessalonians 2:9–12, Part 1

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Teacher: John Piper

[TheCreepypro]

help us to be like Paul Lord and lift each others burdens

[calebnewton_]

Paul's work to support himself while sharing the Gospel was intense!

(That joke doesn't work written out, say it to yourself lol)

[Daniellion]

Very good teaching! Spot on! I like that he is also not greedy like Osteen!

[AnHebrewChild]

Freely ye have received, freely give.


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Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee.

[AnHebrewChild]

Re: lifting burdens, here's what the LORD says, and with a bit of context.


Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. _For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers._

But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your teacher, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Neither be ye called teachers: for one is your teacher, even Christ.

But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

[LRM]

Paul didn’t write very kindly or loving of people that were different from him…

[MrPatdeeee]

"Paul Used His Life to Lift Burdens: 1 Thessalonians 2:9–12, Part 1"

(Sorry for the VERY long "comment". But I believe it NEEDS to be espoused all over the world, kind Sir)

9 For you recall, brothers and sisters, our labor and hardship: it was by working night and day so as not to be a burden to any of you, that we proclaimed to you the gospel of Jesus (who IS the ONLY true God!). 10 You are witnesses, and so is Jesus, of how devoutly and rightly and blamelessly we behaved toward you believers; 11 just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children, 12 so that you would walk in a manner worthy of Jesus; who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

The ONLY thing I can draw any good from those verses; is the name of God who is Jesus (which I changed the translations and I stand on it!). For all Paul did was brag and boast; about what he had done. Sad, but OH so true. However, Paul also: became the greatest "messenger" of Jesus and His truths; there will ever have been. And May Jesus rest his precious Soul.

Thus, Paul has the distinguished "honor": of writing more books in the entire bible than any other writer; from Gen to Rev! 13 in the NT. And the only two that wrote 5 books; were Moses and the Apostle John. Praise Jesus.

AND Paul was the ONLY "Apostle" that realized; the "true" Jew; was NOT those who called themselves "Jews"! Where ONLY 1% of them; accepted Jesus; and believed he WAS their "Messiah" (Savior in "English"). And 99% Jews. to this very day, have denied that, and hated Jesus. And they even forced the "Roman Government" to crucify Jesus. Sad, but OH so True. IE...

1 Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh (Jesus), justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word*, and the Word was within God, and the Word was God. John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh (Jesus), and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father (who is Jesus), full of grace and truth.
And this...

Galatians 3:29 And if ye be Christ's (Jesus'), then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

There it is Brethren...I did NOT write those verses; for it's IN your bibles! But except for John: neither did any one of Jesus' other "Disciples" write it! Rather: it was written by a man (named "Saul of Tarsus"); who was the meanest, the most egotistical, most arrogant "warrior"; against any Jew that "believed in Jesus".

And he conned the Jewish "hierarchy"; to let him go and arrest ANY Jew who believed in Jesus. Ant they gave Saul the right to arrest any Jew; that did that... But ON the way to arrest untold Jews; Jesus blinded him, And chastised him; etc. And Paul never got to that town, that time.

Because his friends took him back home; and put him in bed. Where he stayed for several weeks. When Jesus removed the "scales" off his eyes. And instantly: Jesus changed his name to "Paul".For he was now a DIFFERENT person; to his death. And same for ANY person that become Born Again! Believe it or not!

And that day (until the day he died); Jesus used his "demeanor"; to preach for over 6, 000 miles every where, "espousing" the gospel of Jesus. And NOTHING could stop him. Even though they tried to kill him more than once. And he became THE quintessential preacher ever; except for Jesus'.

And He has the honor of being the most "quoted" person; of any one that has ever spoke or wrote; in any genre'; there is in History. For a Christian preacher will quote Paul: many more times than they quote Jesus (which is WRONG). But they do it. Listen and see how many times your preacher quotes Paul; versus any others; even the name of God! How sad.
End of Story and I rest me case...

...In any case kind Sir, Please Pray OFTEN and Praise Jesus OFTEN; for He is the ONLY true "God Almighty"; there will ever have been. And may Jesus bless you and yours always. AMEN!

* The "Word" in the bible is NOT the bible. And it never has been. Nor ever in the future. For Jesus IS the ONLY "Word of God". And it's blasphemous; to say the bible is the "Word of God". Because it has enumerable errors! And I did it for 69 yrs. Dadgum it! NO more!). Where billions say it; all over the world; and that for 2, 000 yrs! Believe it or not..
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May Jesus have mercy on us silly people; that commit that Blasphemy!...AMEN!