Patient toward all

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¹⁴ Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. ¹⁵ See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. ¹⁶ Rejoice evermore. ¹⁷ Pray without ceasing. ¹⁸ In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Reflect

Paul's instructions are short and practical: comfort the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all, and do not repay evil for evil. Then come joy, constant prayer, and the call, 'In every thing give thanks.'

Pray

God, make me patient with the people who test me most. Teach me to rejoice, to pray, and to give thanks today. Amen.