1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 - each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable ...

It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God;

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:

For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that is, that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, not in lustful passion, like the Gentiles who do not know God;

1 Thessalonians 4:3-5

Commentary

Sexual immorality or "fornication" (Greek: porneia) refers to all sexual indulgence outside marriage.

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Pagan religions often condoned sexual immorality as part of their rites, and ancient Roman culture had few sexual boundaries. In contrast, Paul strongly urged the Thessalonians not to participate in any sexual activity outside of marriage. He reminded them that the human body is God's temple and should be kept holy (1 Cor. 6:18-20). The body should be honored as created by God and should be sanctified in keeping with its holy purpose.

Radmacher, E. D., Allen, R. B., & House, H. W. (1999). Nelson's new illustrated Bible commentary (1 Th 4:3-8). Nashville: T. Nelson Publishers.

Daily Bible Verse - Psalm 1:6 - For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous ...

For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the wicked will perish.

Psalm 1:6

Commentary

The Lord knows the way of the righteous. He is not only aware of their lives, but He approves them as well. What a contrast with the termination of a sinful life-eternal death!
We cannot emphasize too often, however, that a person's destiny is not determined by the way he lives. The determining factor is whether he has ever been born again by faith in Jesus Christ. The righteous person is the one who has confessed his sin and received the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. His righteous life is the result of his new life in Christ. The ungodly person is the one who refuses to acknowledge his need and to bow his knee to the Lord Jesus. He would rather keep his sin than have the Savior, and thus he seals his doom.

MacDonald, W., & Farstad, A. (1997, c1995). Believer's Bible Commentary : Old and New Testaments (Ps 1:6). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

"The Lord knows" is far more than recognition; the Lord "knows" everything. In this context, the reference is to personal intimacy and involvement with His righteous ones (contra. Matt. 7:23; cf. 2 Tim. 2:19)

MacArthur, J. J. (1997, c1997). The MacArthur Study Bible (electronic ed.) (Ps 1:6). Nashville: Word Pub.