Which phrase best describes turning to the living and true God in 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10?

• A. Turning to idols to seek prosperity.
• B. Turning away from all worship to live in solitude.
• C. Turning to the living and true God to serve and wait for Jesus.
• D. Turning to God but not serving or waiting.

Answer: (C)

Turning to the living and true God is about a real shift in allegiance from idols to the one true God, and it shows itself in how a person lives and what they expect. In this passage, the Thessalonians don’t just switch gods; they begin serving the living and true God and they eagerly anticipate Jesus who will come from heaven. So the best description is turning to the living and true God to serve and wait for Jesus. That phrasing captures both the practical change in life (service) and the hopeful, future-focused relationship (waiting for Jesus). It contrasts with options that would imply continued idol worship, withdrawal from worship, or turning to God without the accompanying call to service and anticipation.