Read 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
6 Our
brothers and sisters, we command you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to
keep away from all believers who are living a lazy life and who do not follow
the instructions that we gave them. 7You yourselves know very well
that you should do just what we did. We were not lazy when we were with you. 8We
did not accept anyone’s support without paying for it. Instead, we worked and
toiled; we kept working day and night so as not to be an expense to any of you.
9We did this, not because we have no right to demand our support; we
did it to be an example for you to follow. 10While we were with you,
we used to say to you, “Whoever refuses to work is not allowed to eat.”
11 We
say this because we hear that there are some people among you who live lazy
lives and who do nothing except meddle in other people’s business. 12In
the name of the Lord Jesus Christ we command these people and warn them to lead
orderly lives and work to earn their own living.
13 But
you, brothers and sisters, must not get tired of doing good.
Think
A warning against laziness.
Encouragement to work. Even if
you’re unemployed – you should find something to do – otherwise you quickly
sink into depression, feeling totally useless.
But so many people are willing to work but can’t find anything to do.
Pray
Lord, help us not to be lazy; but to rest when we need to
rest. Help us to help others to find
gainful employment. And where we are
stuck in a rut; help us out we pray.
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