March 5, 1995
In his first New Testament letter to the church in Thessalonica, the apostle Paul referred to his friends as “our glory and joy.” The nature of his care was that of a parent yearning for a child. Alistair Begg discusses the source, force, and course of the genuine, supernatural affection that should exist among believers.
17But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face, 18because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us. 19For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? 20For you are our glory and joy.
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