1 Thessalonians 4:5

Here are some thoughts related to verse 5:

1. It is easy to become a slave to your desires
2. Lots of desires are sinful
3. Many people don't know God
4. Given the choice, it is often tempting to pick the wrong action
5. Jesus says in Matthew 7:13, "Go in through the narrow gate. The gate to destruction is wide, and the road that leads there is easy to follow. A lot of people go through that gate."
6. The gate to destruction is closely related to sinful desires
7. Controlling your desires is an expression of devotion to God
8. It is only with prayer and work that a person can honor the call to action in these verses

Application: I will pray at least one time per day for the rest of this week that God will help me avoid acting out my sinful desires