Commands Regarding Attitudes, Actions, & Living n the Spirit

Paul gives 8 succinct commands in 1 Thess. 5:16-22. The first three are regarding attitude and action in relationship to God. "16 Rejoice always; 17 pray without ceasing; 18 in everything give thanks for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." The last five are related to living in the Spirit. 19 "Do not quench the Spirit; 20 do not despise prophetic utterances. 21 But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good; 22 abstain from every form of evil."