1 THESSALONIANS 5 Verse 15 Explained
VERSE OF THE DAY SCRIPTURE 1 Thessalonians 5:15 (KJV) “ See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. ” EXPLANATION This verse from 1 Thessalonians 5:15 delivers a powerful and practical instruction for daily Christian living. At its core, it teaches us how to respond to wrongdoing, conflict, and interpersonal challenges in a way that reflects the character of Christ. ✝️ The apostle Paul begins with a strong warning: “See that none render evil for evil unto any man.” This means we are not to repay wrong actions with more wrong actions. In simple terms, when someone hurts us, offends us, cheats us, or treats us unfairly, our natural human instinct is to retaliate. We want to “pay them back” or make them feel the same pain we felt. However, the Bible calls us to a higher standard. π«π’ God understands human nature, which is why this instruction is so intentional. Retaliation only continues a cycle ...