1 Thessalonians 5:4-6 Part 2 of 2

But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober.

 

so that this day should surprise you like a thief

1 Thessalonians 5:2  ... for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

 

You are all children of the light 

Luke 16:8  "The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light."

John 12:35-36  Then Jesus told them, "You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going. Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light." When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them.

 

So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep 

Romans 13:11-12  And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.  

 

but let us be awake 

Matthew 25:13  "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour."

Matthew 24:42  "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come."

Matthew 24:44  "So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him."

 

and sober

Acts 24:25  As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, "That's enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you."

1 Peter 4:7  The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.

1 Peter 5:8  Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

 

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