HELEN SANDERS 11-26-2025 HOW TO BE PRESERVED BLAMELESS There is a promise for believers in 1 Thessalonians 5:23. It says, “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” This is an awesome promise, but it is conditional. As we go back to verses 12-22, we see the conditions. Here are the conditions: • Verses 12-13 tells us that we are “to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you and to esteem [treat] them very highly [respectfully] in love for their work’s sake.” 13 continues with, “…Be at peace among yourselves.” • Verses 14 says, “…warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.” • Verse 15 says, “See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.” • Verse16 says to “rejoice evermore.” 17 says “pray without ceasing.” • Verse 18 says, “In everything [not for everything] give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” • Verse 19 says, “Quench not the Spirit.” 20 says, “Despise not prophesyings.” • Verse 21 says, “Prove [test] all things” and “hold fast that which is good.” • Verse 22 says, “Abstain from all appearance of evil.” These are the conditions to receive your spirit, soul, and body to be preserved blameless. Most of us need to work on a lot of these conditions. They can only happen when we surrender our lives totally to God. It is a lifestyle, ongoing way of living. It is a process from the day we are born again until the day we die. Set these things as your goal. Be determined, with the help of the Lord, to win the battle of the flesh and give thanks to God for helping you to overcome.