1Th 3:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5 : Paul says he was worried that the devil, the tempter, might use these hard times to turn them away from Jesus. Lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain (1 Thessalonians 3:5 ). Paul did not want his work to be wasted if they gave up their faith. He knew the devil tries to destroy faith, especially when people suffer. That is why he sent Timothy—to check on their faith and to help them stand strong. Faith is like a shield that protects us from all the attacks of the devil (Ephesians 6:16 ).

‏ 1 Thessalonians 3:5

v. 5: Paul says he was worried that the devil, the tempter, might use these hard times to turn them away from Jesus. Lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain (1 Thessalonians 3:5 ^a). Paul did not want his work to be wasted if they gave up their faith. He knew the devil tries to destroy faith, especially when people suffer. That is why he sent Timothy—to check on their faith and to help them stand strong. Faith is like a shield that protects us from all the attacks of the devil (Ephesians 6:16 ^b).