Idleness is Unacceptable

Written By Betty Predmore

2 THESSALONIANS 3: 1-18

(October 15)

As Paul wraps up this letter, he is asking for prayer for himself and his co-workers. He requests prayer for the spreading of the gospel, and for protection from the wicked and evil.

His last request to the Thessalonians is that they stay away from believers who live idle lives and don't follow what Paul and his team laid out for them. This team did not demonstrate idleness while with the Thessalonians. They worked hard, bought their own food, and asked for nothing. They wanted to set a good example to these believers on how to live.

But some of them were living idle lives. They spent their time being nosey about what was going on with those around them and refused to work. Perhaps they had heard some false teachers say that if Jesus was coming back any day, why bother with work. The problem was, being idle leads to sin. When you have nothing to do, you get into things you shouldn't, like gossip. This was becoming a burden on the church, because the church then had to support them.

That is why Paul told the believers to stay away. He did not tell them to consider these idle ones as enemies but warn them as they would a brother or sister.

Just recently I encountered someone who was not working, enjoying the hospitality of another person, yet refused to help them when they needed help with something minor. It just frustrated me so much to see that happen. Where this person should have helped out of gratitude for the help he was receiving, instead his laziness glared boldly for all to see. Absolutely UNACCEPTABLE!

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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