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“Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” ‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:14-21‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” ‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:14-21‬ ‭KJV‬‬

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Psalms and Proverbs are 2 good OT books to read when the story gets to be too much to read through. It’s not an easy book at times, but we need to understand the totality of God’s character and will. It’s important to remember that there is only one God, from before time through eternity. The one who created heaven and earth is the one who accepted his death in the flesh as a perfect sin offering.

The OT God is the same one who came in the flesh, and His message is unchanged. We read about God’s wonderful creation and all that He wants from man, to live a righteous life. Jesus taught the exact same thing, always referencing the OT. Men had corrupted His word with their own traditions, so He came in the flesh to correct their course.

The sin and corruption of man happened rapidly and often in the OT. God did what was justified to wicked men, and showed grace and mercy to undeserving men constantly as well. Jesus equally warned against wickedness and admonished walking that road to destruction. He wants all men to hear the prophets, repent, and follow Him. The difference is: we haven’t experienced God’s justice against the wicked yet, but we can know what is coming for the wicked by reading the OT, and choose this day whom we wish to serve. We know what he’ll do to them because he’s done it to them before.