1TH #8

STRUCTURAL OUTLINE

I. A Testimony of the Integrity Paul and Company’s Methods v. 5

A. No Flattering Words v. 5
B. No Cloak of Covetousness v. 5

II. A Testimony of Paul and Company’s Motives v. 6

A. No Glory v. 6

1. From men v. 6
2. From the Thessalonians v. 6
3. From others v. 6

B. No Burden from the Thessalonians v. 6

1. What was appropriate: As Apostles of Christ, Paul and company can burden the Thessalonians v. 6
2. What actually happened: Paul and company were not burdensome to the Thessalonians v. 6


CPT

Paul testifies with God as his witness to the integrity of his methods and motives in preaching the gospel.

PURPOSE BRIDGE

To call for an evaluation of our motives and methods in preaching the gospel.

CPS

Following Paul’s example, the minister of the gospel should have integrity in our methods and motives.