We should not get mixed up with a person who is lazy. Keep treating as a brother who will admonish. This is a command of the Apostle Paul..

A person who is lazy and refuses to work, we must command them to work. That was Paul's command to the church. Those who are working, do not grow weary in doing good and giving to those who cannot work,

If you refuse to work you do not eat. The people that refuse to work when they are able start telling other people how to live their lives.

Paul and his team did not take advantage of the people. They paid their own way not because they did not desire it but so they would not be a burden.

Paul uses himself and his team as examples of good work ethic. Paul and his team were not lazy.

Paul discipline the church for not having a biblical work ethic. Paul commands them with authority to stay away from lazy brothers and sisters in the Lord.

Paul prepares the church for discipline. He wants Jesus to guide their heart to the love of God and the steadfastness of Christ. That is the key to discipline.

Paul has confidence in the Lord that the church that they are doing and will continue to do what he had told them.

The Lord is faithful! This is a powerful truth. He will strengthen us and protect us from the evil one.

Paul asks for prayer. His prayer request is that the word of the Lord would spread rapidly and that he would be rescued from evil men.