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REJOICE! “Rejoice evermore.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16 That is the whole verse. That can’t be right! It must be taken out of context. Surely Paul qualified that statement. With all the misery in this world, no one can find cause for joy in all circumstances. Besides, it is not “politically correct” to be such a Pollyanna; it is much more popular in our day and culture to moan and complain about how terrible life is treating you. Verse 15 does seem to introduce a list of which verse sixteen is the first entry. It reads, “See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.” Rejoicing is the choice to have a good attitude. Your attitude can improve or sour anything it touches, including your service to God. As individuals and as a church, may God find us faithful throughout all of this life, through the highs and lows. We will see many wonderful, exciting things happen. We will also experience many trials and struggles. Trusting in God’s promise, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28 (KJV) we can always rejoice. Dr. Richard
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