Pastor Ralph Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Q1. (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15) What does the Bible teach about sloth and idleness among those who can work but refuse to? Summarize it briefly. What is our Christian duty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haar Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 The Bible is clear about the need for every believer that is able to work hard so as to provide for himself, his family and the poor or who are not able work due to disability. Failure to do this, idlers are seriously warned to have a change of heart or be sanctioned by the church leadership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerbrand van Schalkwyk Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 What does the Bible teach about sloth and idleness among those who can work but refuse to? The Bible teach all over, if we are able, we must work. We are supposed to follow the example of Jesus, and He said :"My Father works all the time, and so do I" What is our Christian duty? We must not only work to provide for ourselves and our families, we must also work to expand the kingdom of God and to glorify God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Q1. (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15) What does the Bible teach about sloth and idleness among those who can work but refuse to? Summarize it briefly. What is our Christian duty? It is laziness and it leads to sin. Actually it is sin itself but it leads to meddling in the affairs of others. It puts more burdens on the ones who do work to provide for their own families and then to add onto that doing the work that should be done by others. It is selfishness. We are to work with our own hands to the best of our abilities and help those who cannot work. God Bless! Jen Romans 15:13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanMary Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Q1. (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15) What does the Bible teach about sloth and idleness among those who can work but refuse to? Summarize it briefly. What is our Christian duty? We are to follow Paul's example! Work in order to provide a living for our family and to help those who can't, so as to not be a burden on others. Slackers who won't work mustn't come to the "feed trough" looking for handouts from those who do work. Further, he added, do not associate with those who are slothful, so that they may be ashamed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion of Grace Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Q1. (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15) What does the Bible teach about sloth and idleness among those who can work but refuse to? Summarize it briefly. What is our Christian duty? The Bible teaches we are to work, provide for our families and do all our work as though doing it for the Lord. We aren't to be lazy expecting others to provide for us or have so much time on our hands we have nothing to do but gossip and meddle in other people's lives. We are to live productive lives. Our Christian duty is to help provide for those who really are unfortunate and can not provide for themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Q1. (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15) What does the Bible teach about sloth and idleness among those who can work but refuse to? Summarize it briefly. What is our Christian duty? In a nutshell, the Bible teaches us to work with tireless industry or energy, work hard, and be self-supportive. Our Christian duty is to take care of our families and help those who truly need assistance. <p class="ipsLikeBar right clearfix" id="rep_post_80346"> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerslope Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 What does the Bible teach about sloth and idleness among those who can work but refuse to? Summarize it briefly. In Genesis, God put down the words that we should use as a standard: Genesis 3:19a - By the sweat of your brow, you will eat your food . . . And through out the scriptures, especially in the Book of Proverbs, it spells out what we should not do. Such as - if you are capable of working and don't work, you should be ignored. But as Christians, teachings of Jesus was to give and sometimes it is hard not to give to people who do not take care of their own family. While not working produces idleness and gossiping, work and give. What is our Christian duty? As Christian we must have wisdom in our dealings with people, knowing some about their character and work ethic. We are to help others (all people). But we must decide if we are giving only to further a bad habit or to promote Jesus Christ. God has given us His Holy Spirit to help in our decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delivered Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Q1. (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15) What does the Bible teach about sloth and idleness among those who can work but refuse to? Those who walk in idleness are those who have opened themselves up to being busybodies. IDLENESS is a troubling source to the body of believers. Summarize it briefly. --- We are called to be about the WORK of the LORD; therefore, idleness opens the door for them to be about the work of SATAN. This is a great warning! Being disorderly covers all areas of the believer’s life, morally being LAZY does not build up the body of believers, and it opens the door to tearing down. What is our Christian duty? The believers duty is to WITHDRAW themselves FROM those who are disorderly - they withdraw because - what fellowship is there with darkness? We are called to be a witness to the lost, those who walk disorderly, however, we are to make sure we do not think more highly of ourselves than those who walk disorderly, for if it wasn't for the grace of God, we too could be as those who have chosen to walk disorderly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-c Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Q1. (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15) What does the Bible teach about sloth and idleness among those who can work but refuse to? Summarize it briefly. For other believers to stay away from them; not to associate with them. And that it is sinful not to provide for your family when you are able. That work is good and we should all lead quiet lives and do our best to provide for ourselves as well as others. What is our Christian duty? We are to work, I believe, as long as we can. Be productive; I haven't read anything about retirement in God's Word. Be generous to those in need as we are able. Stay busy, be about God's work when we aren't working to provide for our family. Take the Sabbath off from our normal working routine; go to church, enjoy family and friends, praise God and rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanks Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Q1. (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15) What does the Bible teach about sloth and idleness among those who can work but refuse to? Summarize it briefly. What is our Christian duty? The Bible often warns against idleness and its destructive power. Rather, we are urged through our Lord Jesus to work quietly and earn our own living and hereby glorify God. We are even commanded to withdraw, not to mingle socially, and to show our disapproval of those who refuse to work. However, I do feel that it is our Christian duty to help those that are not working. It might be because of idleness or there might be a deeper underlying psychological problem. We should be available to such people and try and get them back into society – without being taken advantage of. We have to be careful not to encourage pure laziness. They must be disciplined in love. I like the way some of Paul’s words have been paraphrased: some that are not busy people but are busybodies; some that are not busy in their own business but are over-busy in other people's business; minding everybody's business but their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raph Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Q1. (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15) What does the Bible teach about sloth and idleness among those who can work but refuse to? Summarize it briefly. About sloth and idleness among those who can work but refuse to do so, the Bible teaches that, those who do not work, should expect to pay the consequences, both naturally and socially. What is our Christian duty? Our Christian duty is to avoid being idle but to work so that we can take care for our own needs, and for those who are weak and can't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjcargile Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Those who refuse to work: "Proverty will come on them like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man." Our duty as christians is to work, support our familes and help the weak and those in need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charisbarak Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 The Bible says we are to take care of our families and be responsible. As a Christian, we are to give to the body--not take away from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csreeves Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Q1. (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15) What does the Bible teach about sloth and idleness among those who can work but refuse to? Summarize it briefly. What is our Christian duty? Sloth and idolness is the devils workshop. To work and earn our own way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Jim Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Q1. (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15) What does the Bible teach about sloth and idleness among those who can work but refuse to? We are to avoid them. People who can work but choose not to are a burden on the Church. Summarize it briefly. What is our Christian duty? We should work to support ourselves and to supply the needs of those who just can't work. That's not just Christian duty, but it goes all the way back to the Old Testament where Israel was commanded to give a tenth of their income to the tribe of Levi, whose duty it was to be God's workers in His temple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD35 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 The Bible tells us that If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need. We must learn from the ant how to be hardworking and wise. One who does not work becomes poor but hardworking hands bring wealth. One who is lazy to plow in the right season will not find anything during the harvest time. Women should watch over the affairs of their household and not eat the bread of idleness. This way they will not be involved in idle talks and gossip. Our Christian duty is to work so that we can care for our own needs, and for those who are weak and can't work and for advancement of the kingdom of God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanking Joan Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Idleness and sloth in tself is sin. We must not associate ourselves with people who are idle,instead warn them about being idle. As far as possible we are to do whatever we can and work according to our talents and capabilities. Everyone works and provide for themselves and not be a burden on anyone. Our Christian duty is work ,do not remain idle,avoid associations with idle people and take care of all those who are no longer able to support themsleves by working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonate Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 The bible commands us not keep way from every one who is idle and does not live according to the Word of God. Paul encourages everyone to work hard and provide for their daily bread and not be a burden and anyone. The word of God also encourages us to lead a quiet life and mind our own business and work hard to provide for our daily needs and live a holy life to the glory of God and not to remain idle. Our christian duty is to first put our trust in God and with God as our strength we should work with our own hands according to the abilities he has given us and in the talents that he has blessed us to be a blessing to our families and also to the Kingdom of God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Jerry Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 The bible teaches us that idleness among those who can work but refuse will be a draw on the community. They will start to gossip because they have nothing to do and they and their goods will go into disrepair. Our Christian duty is to help those who can’t work because of some kind of illness or a debilitating injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonY Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Q1. (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15) What does the Bible teach about sloth and idleness among those who can work but refuse to? Summarize it briefly. What is our Christian duty? The Bible is all about community all about community and the Bible teaches us that we are to work within that community. In the ages in which the Bible was written people were expected to work and work hard. Those who were outside community had a rough time in surviving, often needing alms to support themselves. The lepers in Jesus time were outcasts and usually begged for a living. Specific Bible verses can be cited: "Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!" (Proverbs 6:6) "Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. (4.5) "Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.(10.4) "If a man is lazy, the rafters sag; if his hands are idle, the house leaks." (Ecclesiastes 10:18) But the Bible is also clear that we should look after those who are unable to look after them selves either because of the system or because of health, birth or circumstance.This is what the Lord teaches in Mathew 25 :31-46 and in Luke 4 !8-20. It is always a balance between need and sloth. However we should err in the side of a loving heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonY Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Q1. (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15) What does the Bible teach about sloth and idleness among those who can work but refuse to? Summarize it briefly. What is our Christian duty? The Bible teaches we are to work, provide for our families and do all our work as though doing it for the Lord. We aren't to be lazy expecting others to provide for us or have so much time on our hands we have nothing to do but gossip and meddle in other people's lives. We are to live productive lives. Our Christian duty is to help provide for those who really are unfortunate and can not provide for themselves. Well said lion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonY Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Q1. (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15) What does the Bible teach about sloth and idleness among those who can work but refuse to? Summarize it briefly. For other believers to stay away from them; not to associate with them. And that it is sinful not to provide for your family when you are able. That work is good and we should all lead quiet lives and do our best to provide for ourselves as well as others. What is our Christian duty? We are to work, I believe, as long as we can. Be productive; I haven't read anything about retirement in God's Word. Be generous to those in need as we are able. Stay busy, be about God's work when we aren't working to provide for our family. Take the Sabbath off from our normal working routine; go to church, enjoy family and friends, praise God and rest. No, retirement is not mentioned in the Bible but these lived in community. As they got older the families tended to help them as they got older. However with poor medical care as these ancients would gradually weaken and die. It was their culture and way of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoanG Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 People that are able to work but do not are a drain on society as a whole. They cause more problems than they offer solutions. We as Christians are to support those that can not take care of themselves. However, we are not to support those that are able to work but refuse. We are to let them suffer for their own idleness. We are to give people a hand up not a hand out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damary Alembi Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Q1. (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15) What does the Bible teach about sloth and idleness among those who can work but refuse to? Anyone who is unwilling to work shall not eat. Hard work is the norm laid out in Genesis. By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food…” The rest should keep away from every believer who is idle and disruptive and does not live according to the teaching. What is our Christian duty? Lazy hands make a man poor. One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys. We are to work so that we can care for our needs and for those who are weak and cannot work. If we do not work, we can expect to pay the consequences, both naturally and socially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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