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1 Thessalonians 5:11
"Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do."

EDIFY, means to instruct or improve a person morally or intellectually. It's similar to ENCOURAGEMENT with a lesson. Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians is just that. He encourages us to use the GIFTS from GOD to protect ourselves from the temptations of the world. Put on the full Armor of God!

Paul teaches that Jesus DIED for us. So, we can LIVE for HIM. His death was the atoning sacrifice for our sins. He died for everyone. If we are awake to this fact we need to live a life that honors GOD. If someone is asleep to this fact they are still living in GOD'S world, They will face difficulty and consequences for their actions. It is better to spend our time with Jesus; reading the Holy Bible, praying earnestly, and worshiping frequently. 

In today's verse, Paul is telling Christians to get together and encourage one another. Everyone needs encouragement. We need to build up each other. Lift the spirits and the hearts of the people you know. Come along side someone and help them. You can see them brighten up. Be available to them. Raise them up when they are down. Care about people. 
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