A parallel

A parallel is found in Psalm 37 and I Thessalonians 5

Psalm 37:1-2 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. 

1 Thessalonians 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

Psalm 37:3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. 

1 Thessalonians 5:15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

Psalm 37:4 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. 

1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice evermore.

Psalm 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. 

1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.

Psalm 37:6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. 

1 Thessalonians 5:18-24 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. 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. Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

Taught by a man of God. PTL

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