2. The Disorderly II Thessalonians 3:6-15

3. 6But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us. 7For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us, for we were not disorderly among you; 8nor did we eat anyone’s bread free of charge, but worked with labor and toil night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, 9not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us. 10For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. 11For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. 12Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread. 13But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good. 14And if anyone does not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed. 15Yet do not count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. II Thessalonians 3:6-15

4. 6But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us. 7For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us, for we were not disorderly among you; 8nor did we eat anyone’s bread free of charge, but worked with labor and toil night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, 9not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us. 10For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. 11For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. 12Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread. 13But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good. 14And if anyone does not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed. 15Yet do not count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. Appealing to Christ’s authority

5. 6But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us. 7For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us, for we were not disorderly among you; 8nor did we eat anyone’s bread free of charge, but worked with labor and toil night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, 9not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us. 10For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. 11For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. 12Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread. 13But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good. 14And if anyone does not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed. 15Yet do not count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. Emphasizing apostolic authority

6. 6But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us. 7For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us, for we were not disorderly among you; 8nor did we eat anyone’s bread free of charge, but worked with labor and toil night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, 9not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us. 10For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. 11For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. 12Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread. 13But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good. 14And if anyone does not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed. 15Yet do not count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. The main subject

7. 6But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us. 7For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us, for we were not disorderly among you; 8nor did we eat anyone’s bread free of charge, but worked with labor and toil night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, 9not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us. 10For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. 11For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. 12Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread. 13But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good. 14And if anyone does not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed. 15Yet do not count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. Disorderliness = Idleness ?

8. 6But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us. 7For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us, for we were not disorderly among you; 8nor did we eat anyone’s bread free of charge, but worked with labor and toil night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, 9not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us. 10For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. 11For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. 12Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread. 13But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good. 14And if anyone does not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed. 15Yet do not count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. Disorderliness = Idleness + Busybodiness

9. The consequence of idleness is three-fold – Inability to provide for yourself (II Thessalonians 3:10) – Failure to assist / serve others (I Thessalonians 4:12) – “Idle hands …” (II Thessalonians 3:11) “Some who are not busied in their own business, but are overbusied in that of others.” (Vines Expository Dictionary, p.85) Idleness Examined

10. Paul taught on the subject while present with the brethren (I Thessalonians 4:11; II Thessalonians 3:10) Paul showed by example the virtue of work and care, as opposed to idleness and busybodiness (I Thessalonians 1:9; II Thessalonians 3:7-9) Paul taught the brethren again by epistle. Both positively (I Thessalonians 4:9-12) and negatively (I Thessalonians 5:15) Even in the “negative” teaching, Paul demands patience with all (emphasis mine). Having received Paul’s persuasions (II Thessalonians 3:6-11), Paul offers them one more opportunity to behave (V.12). Having exhausted several means of conveying the will of God on this matter, if the offenders insist on continuing in their disorderliness, then the church must cut itself off for them. This withdrawing of the brothers in error, does not imply “no contact” (V.15). Admonition is to continue with the goal in mind of the brothers becoming ashamed of their conduct and returning to the Lord and His people. Understanding the biblical pattern

13. Action to be taken V.6Withdraw - "to shrink from a person or thing” V.14Note – V.14Not keep company with – I Corinthians 5:9, 11

14. Disorderliness = Idleness Vs. 6, 7, 11Disorderly “This word was used in Greek society of those who did not show up for work.” V. 6Not according to tradition V. 8Being a burden Vs. 8, 10Eat bread free of charge Vs. 10, 11, 12 Not working

15. Those not walking properly Vs. 6, 7 (G812), 11Disorderly G814 (I Thes 5:14 G813) V. 6Not according to tradition G3862 V. 8Being a burden Vs. 8, 10Eat bread free of charge Vs. 10, 11, 12 Not working V.11busybodies G4020

16. Action to be taken V.6Withdraw G4724 "to shrink from a person or thing” V.14Note G4593 V.14Not keep company with G4874 I Corinthians 5:9, 11

17. http://cbumgardner.wordpress.com/2008/03/ 24/2-thessalonians-3-idle-or-disorderly/ http://cbumgardner.wordpress.com/2008/03/ 24/2-thessalonians-3-idle-or-disorderly/ http://www.bibleanswer.com/dutytodisorderl y.htm http://www.bibleanswer.com/dutytodisorderl y.htm

18. Tie in Vs. 5 and 16