A Daily Purpose

A Daily Purpose

Bible Study & Devotional Day 288

Guiding Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:11 ‘We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies.’

Trouble Makers

written by: Torrie Slaughter

 

As the Apostle Paul concludes his letter to the Thessalonians, he asks for their prayers and encourages them to trust God. Paul also provides directions for correcting the problems reported to him.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5, Paul encourages the believers to have confidence in Jesus and wait patiently for His return. However, Paul warns them not to get weary in doing good. 

Paul lays out three key points we can use to identify troublemakers within the church:

  1. They are not willing to work (2 Thessalonians 3:10.)
  2. Lead undisciplined lives (2 Thessalonians 3:11).
  3. Their idleness produces disruption (2 Thessalonians 3:11).

Solution

  1. They should work quietly to provide for themselves. (2 Thessalonians 3:12)
  2. Stop associating with troublemakers. (2 Thessalonians 3:14)

While it may be easy to blame others, we must pause and reflect. Perhaps, we poorly handled situations or grieved the Holy Spirit by not exercising our authority. 

  

Prayer: Father, help us to be more like Jesus. Amen

 

  

The Bible In A Year Daily Reading Plan

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Jeremiah 26:1-27, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18, Psalm 85:1-13, Proverbs 25:16

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Torrie is a media ministry consultant who works with churches and faith driven organizations to build their ministry team. She is the Blueprint Specialist uncovering root problems to construct solutions. Want to hear more? Tune in and listen to A Daily Purpose Bible Study & Devotional a podcast by Our Given Purpose  and on Fridays to Talking on Purpose with Torrie the Podcast.  Torrie also hosts a YouTube channel of the same name. 



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