How should Christians live while awaiting Christ's return according to 1 Thessalonians?

• A. Live in ease, avoid conflict.
• B. Abstain from worship.
• C. Seek wealth.
• D. Live holy lives, rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks, and work for peace and purity.

Answer: (D)

Christians are called to a steady, holy, prayerful way of life as they wait for Christ's return. Paul ties readiness for Jesus’ coming to a blend of inner trust and outward conduct: rejoice continually, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in everything, because these attitudes express reliance on God and readiness for what’s ahead. Holiness is central, with a clear call to pursue purity in how we live and relate to others. Practical steps matter too—live quietly, work with your hands, and strive for peace and integrity in daily living. This combination culminates in being preserved blameless until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, grounded in God’s faithfulness.

In short, the exhortation is to live holy lives, maintain a joyful, prayerful, grateful spirit, and pursue peaceful, pure conduct as you await Christ. The other options don’t fit because they push attitudes or goals—ease, avoidance of worship, or pursuit of wealth—that conflict with these biblical duties and the call to holiness and readiness.