There may be students or classmates you do not like. Some children can cause trouble, or be unfriendly or unkind. Are you like that? Or do you try to make peace? The book of James says that pride is the cause of many problems. Heart problems must be solved by dealing with the heart and very often, it is a very slow process. How do we overcome this? The antidote is given as follows:

1. Be humble - When you submit to God, God will enable you to overcome the pride and war in your heart ( James 4:6,7a).
2. Be alert - Resist the devil and he will leave you alone ( James 4:7b). If you carry on creating trouble with people especially in church, you are a friend of the world and Satan ( James 4:4) and an enemy of God.
3. Be near to God - Draw close to God, be true and sincere in your heart for God has promised to lead and guide you (James 4:8). Read the Bible and pray everyday.
4. Be careful with your speech – What you say can hurt and break the spirits of other people ( James 4:11).

God wants peace and order. Do you contribute to peace or are you responsible for causing unhappiness? You have a part to play! We have come to the end of the study of the two Thessalonians epistles (or letters). There are many lessons, and one of the main ones is that we must be ready, for the Lord is coming soon!