1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Summary: Paul recounts for the church in Thessalonica their story together: him, traveling in from persecution and working while preaching; them, open to the ideas presented even at the terrible cost of their own persecution. 

Response: Less bragging and more about recounting for each other (and other churches, who would definitely get this letter to read aloud)? Hard to tell without a ministerial degree. But in all seriousness, it's a great testimony. Why is my knee jerk reaction to a testimony to put down the human aspects and not glorify God for His involvement? Lord, help me to see You and believe You.