“Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with toil and labor we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you. It was not because we do not have that right, but to give you in ourselves an example to imitate. For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies.”
‭‭2 Thessalonians‬ ‭3:6-11‬ ‭ESV‬‬

All,This stands out because Paul says, “Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.” I wouldn’t think idleness would be something in which Paul would be this stern. However, he commands in the name of Jesus, so we must pay attention. He also points out that busybodies are not working either. We live in a culture now where people can spend of lifetime of idleness and busyness and never actually work. Please pray that we and our friends are about God’s purpose today. Please pray for all the kids who deal with mental issues due to being in lockdown for the past year.