For while we were yet with you, we gave you this rule and charge: If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.
Indeed, we hear that some among you are disorderly [that they are passing their lives in idleness, neglectful of duty], being busy with other people’s affairs instead of their own and doing no work.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:10-11
The Christians of Thessalonica had gotten the wrong idea about work. Having heard that the Lord might be returning soon, they decided that all they needed to do was sit down and wait. Jesus is going to return, the end of the age is coming, so, hey, why work up a sweat? Let’s sit down in the old rocking chair and let it happen! The Christians of Thessalonica figured that God would take care of everything, so why bother to work?
It is to these lazy people, that Paul delivers a stinging word of rebuke in the above passage.
What has happened to the work ethic in our time?
o Why is it that employers complain that workers do not want to work?
• I wonder if people get lazy because they never got a witness about work.
o Is it, in part, because no one ever shared with them the meaning of work?
• Paul says that we work as an example to others.
o Our work is a part of our witness.
Yesterday was Sunday, I felt so tired and wished I shouldn’t go to work today but then I remember that If I don’t work, I won’t eat. It’s a Monday Morning, first day of the working week. Don’t be lazy, get up to work, if you don’t have a job yet, find something to do, volunteer to do something. Diligence is a requirement from the Lord, He detest laziness. You will become poor if you don’t work.
Perhaps you don’t like the work you are doing, that doesn’t mean you have to stop working. Prayerfully Look for a better work while still working the present one. Don’t just leave your job (career or business) simply because you don’t like it. Be wise.
Many old people suffer simply because of their laziness in their youthful days.
I find nourishment and strength to do what I am called to do, because here in God’s word I see that Jesus was obedient, He worked, and, though he died; now He lives.
Your week is blessed, your going out and coming in is blessed. You will not Labour in vain.
Good morning and do have a blessed week 👍
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