2 Thessalonians 3:11-15

For we hear that some among you are living an undisciplined life, not doing their own work but meddling in the work of others.  Now such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and so provide their own food to eat.  But you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing what is right.  But if anyone does not obey our message through this letter, take note of him and do not associate closely with him, so that he may be ashamed.  Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

Paul has heard about people at Thessalonica that are not using their time constructively. These are believers who, instead of working to earn their food or for the benefit of the body of Christ, are “idle and disruptive”. The NET refers to it as “living an undisciplined life”. Holy Spirit, I desperately need You to continue sanctifying me in Christ Jesus. Lord Jesus, let the conviction that I feel transform into right action that glorifies Your name! This verse is a call to those who are able to work for the benefit of the body of Christ, for the benefit of those who cannot work or earn their own food. Every member of the church has a responsibility to wisely focus their efforts and, being good stewards of the gifts they have been given, to provide for themselves and then be generous in providing for the needs of others.