The wisest decision we can make in life is to surrender control and allow God to lead. In a world filled with noise, pressure, and uncertainty, how do we truly let God rule in our hearts, homes, and relationships?
This week, we’ll dive into 1 Thessalonians 5:12–28, where the Apostle Paul offers practical and powerful guidance to help believers live in a way that reflects God’s authority and peace. From honoring spiritual leaders and living at peace with others to praying continually and holding on to what is good, this passage calls us to a life fully aligned with God’s will.
Join us live as we explore what it means to trust God fully—not just in theory, but in every area of our lives.
Let’s learn together how to let God rule—because His way is always best.
1 Timothy 5:12-25 (CSB)
and will therefore receive condemnation because they have renounced their original pledge. 13 At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going from house to house; they are not only idle, but are also gossips and busybodies, saying things they shouldn’t say. 14 Therefore, I want younger women to marry, have children, manage their households, and give the adversary no opportunity to accuse us. 15 For some have already turned away to follow Satan. 16 If any believing woman has widows in her family, let her help them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it can help widows in genuine need.
Honoring the Elders
17 The elders who are good leaders are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says: Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain, and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”
19 Don’t accept an accusation against an elder unless it is supported by two or three witnesses. 20 Publicly rebuke those who sin, so that the rest will be afraid. 21 I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing out of favoritism. 22 Don’t be too quick to appoint anyone as an elder, and don’t share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure. 23 Don’t continue drinking only water, but use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses. 24 Some people’s sins are obvious, preceding them to judgment, but the sins of others surface later. 25 Likewise, good works are obvious, and those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden.