Why Work?
II Thessalonians 3:6-18
Main Point:
We are to work as unto Christ to meet our needs, and, not be idle.
‘Idle’ = neglectful of duty/responsibility, out of order - disorderly.
Issue in Thessalonica - a wrong expectation of Christ’s return - ‘we don’t need to work’.
Galatians 6:2-5
1. Christ’s requirement is that we work to meet our needs, or we are neglecting our requirement, and it will lead to trouble.(verses 7-13)
‘Busybodies’ = ones that inquire into others affairs, meddle.
Ephesians 4:28
2. We are to ‘keep away’ from Christ followers who are idle as they are not living according to Christ’s teachings. (verses 6, 11-15)
‘Keep away’ = abstain from familiar interaction, withdraw.
(Another example of this command is: I Corinthians 5:9-11)
Verses 16-18 Benediction of God’s peace and grace to us!