The Teen Missions Verse

So, in Malawi, our team went to a Sunday School, and someone read a verse from 1 Thessalonians. When a pastor points out a verse or if a verse is just mentioned in general, I like to look at the verses around it. I like to know the whole story. When the lady mentioned that verse from 1 Thess., I read around it and couldn't believe what God was showing me! Our team had become a little bogged down, homesick, and argumentative (with each other). We'd also been having a minor problem with disrespect towards the leaders, so when I saw these verses, I nearly cried. I shared them with the team, and now I'll share them with you!

"And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience. Overwhelm them with appreciation and love!
Get along among yourselves, each of you doing your part. Our counsel is that you warn the freeloaders to get a move on. Gently encourage the stragglers, and reach out for the exhausted, pulling them to their feet. Be patient with each person, attentive to individual needs. And be careful that when you get on each other's nerves you don't snap at each other. Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out.
Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live."
-1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 (The Message)