Working and Eating

Today’s reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Even while we were with you, we gave you this rule: "Whoever does not work should not eat either." - 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Much is said in the local church (and in the New Testament) about not relying on our own working but on the working of God. Look no further than Galatians 2:20.

Yet here we see that the Thessalonian church had a rampant problem of idleness. The economy at this time was to the point where those with a skill or trade were forced to become day laborers to make ends meet. Yet some were probably free-loading off others in the church to avoid common, hard work.

This may lead us to this question: "What work would we be unwilling to do to ensure that we, and our families, will be provided for?"

Any kind of work will take a great amount of humility and grit to carry out consistently, even if we are doing something that we love. May we, as Christians, be known as the hardest working people around. May we be known for our tenacity, honesty, and reliability.

All while bringing glory to Jesus!