1. Live a holy life (1-8)

Sexual immorality was so widespread that it seemed unreasonable to expect anyone to live a pure life. But Paul didn't think so. God's people must live to please God; they don't have to follow the pattern of the world. No one who indulges in sexual immorality can please God. No one should allow himself or herself to be controlled by lust or passion--even in the marriage relationship. No one should allow his physical desire to destroy his relations with another believer. Controlling one's own body includes proper diet and exercise. God called us to live pure lives.

2. Brotherly love (9-12)

Genuine love is different from the lustful feelings that godless people call love. Real love is practical. It means being concerned about the needs of another. Real love builds up. In a godless, hostile environment, we must live quietly and work hard so that our daily lives may win the respect even of unbelievers; we should not be dependent on others for our material necessities.

Application: Lord, help me to live a life that pleases you.
One Word: Live to please God, not myself