It has become commonplace to observe just how much of our Western Culture owes its origin to the Christian faith. In 1 Thessalonians 4:9–12 Paul expands on what will be lost as a person or nation rejects the Christian gospel.
Loving with distinction
1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
9 Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another, 10 for that indeed is what you are doing to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to do this more and more, 11 and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, 12 so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.