1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
1. Paul came to Thessalonica WITH A PURPOSE IN MIND
1 Thessalonians 2:1-2
2. Paul came to Thessalonica WITH SINCERITY
1 Thessalonians 2:3-6
Paul had no ULTERIOR MOTIVES (verse 3)
Paul had no PEOPLE PLEASING INTENTION (verses 4-5)
Paul had no PRETEXT FOR GREED (verse 5)
Paul had no DESIRE TO PLAY THE “LEADER CARD” (verse 6)
Paul was GENTLE AND SENSITIVE (verse 7)
Paul was AFFECTIONATE AND LOVING (verse 8)
Paul was AUTHENTIC (verses 8-10)
Paul was AN ENCOURAGER (verses 11-12)
Paul was absolutely secure in who he was and WHO CALLED HIM INTO MINISTRY.
Paul was absolutely committed to EXCELLENCE. He refused to lower the standard of life and ministry.
