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Introduction:
Pray.
1.
A Warning (vv.6)
Paul uses strong wording.
A command AND in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
Keep away from anyone who is a Christian that is walking in idleness and not in accord with the teaching Paul had given them
The ESV Study Bible says this:
In idleness (Gk.
ataktōs) means “in an undisciplined, irresponsible, or disorderly manner.
-This punishment of disassociation by the community seems really harsh (most likely they were excommunicated if they would not heed the warnings of the church)
-Some groups have used it quite effectively to control the behavior of its members
-The believers that were being punished were not working, but abusing the generosity of the other believers and depending on them for their expenses
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An Example (v.7-9)
-Paul put his money where his mouth was
-Paul had a right to receive support from the church and used that right in other places, but he did not in Thessalonica
-Paul knew that there were people that would falsely accuse him of taking advantage of the generosity of the people.
We also see that there were those in the congregation that seemed to struggle with their work ethic
-Paul labored among the believers using his skills as a tent maker so that he could set them an example
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An Encouragement (vv.
10-12)
Paul had a simple motto that he followed whenever he was with the people
“If you don’t work, you don’t eat”
You know, your appetite is a good motivator to get you moving
Paul had heard that many of the people were not hard at work, but busybodies
-The word busybody means to be a meddler
-Word is only used once in the NT and that is here
This is what Paul was concerned about with younger widows in 1 Tim.
5:13
Peter also warns against this in 1 Peter 4:15-18
Conclusion:
Nothing kills our witness for Jesus worse than being lazy and taking advantage of other people.
The Bible says that Jesus came to serve and be an example for us.
He left all of the glory of heaven and came down to this earth to save us.
All we must do is place our faith in what He did for us and accomplished on the cross.
Today, would you be willing
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