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2 Thessalonians 3:6-12
The result of their interpretation of an imminent return of Christ was that some of the more excitable ones quit their jobs. His return was one of the important and recurring subjects of conversations with them. They added to that by becoming busybodies—spending their time talking excitedly but doing no work—and so their minds were continually disturbed, excited, by what they thought were signs of the imminent return of Jesus Christ. They were convinced that the Day of the Lord was already happening, and in a very short time Christ Himself would make His appearance.
John W. Ritenbaugh
A Place of Safety? (Part 4)Related Topics: Busybodies | Christ's Return | Day of the Lord | Desire to Work | Disorderly Walking | Return of Jesus Christ | Work | Work Ethic | Working
2 Thessalonians 3:8-9
They simply quit working at their jobs! They were just going to wait out the time until Christ returned. What spiritual category would we put them in? How strange and twisted the people's judgment was becoming! They were neglecting their relationship with Christ because they were losing contact with Him. The Spirit of God was diminishing in them, and its influence was just evaporating away.
John W. Ritenbaugh
How to Know We Love ChristRelated Topics: Idleness | Idleness, Habit of | Losing Contact with Christ | Losing Spirit of God | Neglecting Relationship with Christ | Waiting Until Christ ReturnsOther Forerunner Commentary entries containing 2 Thessalonians 3:8:
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