Do you feel confused, discouraged?

Do you really wonder right now whether it's really worth walking with God?

If you need some help, stay with us.

It's on the way.

Thanks for listening to this edition of Living on the Edge with Chipping Room.

Living on the Edge is an international discipleship ministry focused on helping Christians live

like Christians.

Do you know one of Satan's most effective tactics against us is discouragement?

It's because it can paralyzes, cloud our judgment, and create distance between us and God.

The Apostle Paul knew that, so we urged believers and first Thessalonians to seek out those

who were discouraged and help them out.

And that's where Chips headed today as he continues our series Lift the Awesome Power

of Encouragement.

He'll explain some easy ways to help others get the right perspective for any circumstance.

So if you're ready, let's join Chip now for the remainder of his message, how to lift

up those who are down from 1 Thessalonians chapter 2.

Notice in verses 3 through 6, he reminds them of the character of the messengers.

He, Timothy, and Silas.

He says, for our excertation does not come from air or impurity or by way of deceit.

But just as we've been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak.

Not as pleasing men but God who examines our hearts.

Or we never came with flattering speech as you know, guess what you're going to put

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