Eternal change is without Christ Because we are in Christ we can see clearly Because we are in Christ there is to change Because we are in Christ we are 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 teaches us the importance of changing how we A New Reality For those who have confessed the name of Jesus as Lord (Rom. 10:9), they are a new (2 Cor. 5:17) The old reality: to sin (Rom. 6:15-16) to seek God (Rom. 3:10-11) from God (Eph. 2:12) The new reality: to Christ (1 Pet. 2:16) to seek God (Heb. 11:6) near to God (Eph. 2:13) Because we are in this new , we need to learn to differently Learning to Think in our New Reality Rejoice . And Paul meant ! (v.16) Pray . Paul meant pray and stop (v.17) Give thanks in circumstances (v.18) • Paul emphasizes this by saying this is God’s Worry is actually meditation on your problems. You can fix your eyes on your problems, or you can fix your eyes on Jesus. Dr. Rob Reimer What happens when we don't change how we Think? We and that the Spirit (v.19) Quenching the Spirit leads us to treat God's Word with (v.20) We have a dificult time God's voice (v.21-22) Application To think in this new reality, you will need to and who God says you To think in this new reality, you will need to constantly and your God Doing this will usher you into God’s , and in His presence you will His voice Holy Spirit what are you saying to me today? Holy Spirit what are you asking me to do? Notes: