#soap # 1 Thessalonians 04 ## Title: Loving God is Contagious ## Scripture: (1 Thessalonians 4:9) “Now on the topic of brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another.” (NET) ## Observation: Some people are naturally generous and naturally kind to others. They just seem to look for ways to make a difference in the lives of people around them. Others do not have this trait naturally. They are not selfish or rude naturally. They simply do not think of others as part of their default character. What do we do? Get around God’s presence. Grow in your knowledge and understanding of God. As you slowly conform to the character of Christ, you will begin to take on His way of seeing the world. You will begin to see the world, not as an accident waiting to happen, but as an adventure to be experienced. People will not be victims and villains. They will be people worth being loved and honored. This doesn’t mean you are a pushover. It does mean you seek to be as much of a blessing as possible. God’s character is contagious if you stay close to Him. ## Application: Have you found yourself slipping in your devotional life? Restart and commit to your spiritual disciplines. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for helping us stay close to You always.