7 What figure could more touchingly convey the apostle's genuine
affection for the
Thessalonians than that of a nursing mother? How unselfish and gentle
and self-sacrificing is her care! The soul is the seat of sensation.
To impart his own soul to them conveys the thought that he, like the
true mot... [ Continue Reading ]
THE LORD'S PRESENCE
12 Paul gives us the true motive and incentive of a holy life and a
steadfast faith. It springs from the overflow of love to our fellow
saints and to all others as well. It looks forward to the presence of
Him Who does not decide by the outward appearance, but rewards
according... [ Continue Reading ]