"We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers, remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father..." (1 Thess. 1:2-3)

A preacher tried to help a young man who was constantly disturbed and upset about the weakness and faults of the other members of the congregation. He caused a small black mark to show on a large white screen, and asked, "What do you see?" The young man said, "A black mark." The preacher asked, "Is that all you see?" He said, "Yes." The preacher said, "This is your problem. You only see the black marks (the faults) of the other members. You do not see the large white screen (the enormous good) of those members."

It is wrong to focus only on the faults of others. Let us appreciate, commend, praise, and pray for those who continue to do good.