Live A Holy Life

Today's full reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-5:3

"It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God; and that in this matter no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him. The Lord will punish men for all such sins, as we have already told you and warned you. For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, he who rejects this instruction does not reject man but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit." (1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 NIV)

One of the main purposes for Paul's letter to the Thessalonians was to offer them some practical reminders about their daily lives. Because of intense persecution Paul was forced to leave the young believers after only a few weeks (see Acts 17:5-10), and he, no doubt, had deep concerns for their perseverance. His words apply directly to us as well.

Today, as an act of worship, surrender to the Lord your whole life - every thought, action, motive, and desire. Ask the Lord for supernatural self-control as you follow him with your all your heart.