"For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: 'If a man will not work, he shall not eat.' We hear that some among you are idle. They are not busy; they are busybodies. Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the bread they eat." (2 Thessalonians 3:10-12)
Hmmm... I was reading this this morning, and it really caught my eye. I think alot of times we believe that we can do what we feel like doing and then depend on the ministry of others to support us. I think Paul is just urging us to earn the rewards we get. Make sure you are actually busy and not just a busybody. Meaning.... you are busy doing things that matter and not just busy doing things for yourself. You are doing the work you need to do to earn the bread that you need or working to be able to help others in need. Filling needs. Yours, mine, and ours.
It's got to do with the purpose.
Confused?? Oh well. I don't know how else to say it.
2 days ago
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