Rudiments for Difficult Relationships ( Part 1): 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 by Dr. Rod Mattoon

Scripture

• 2 Thessalonians 3:6–18

About this sermon

2 Thessalonians 3:6- Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. 2 Thessalonians 3:11-For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. One of the great blessings as well as the great stress creators in the life of the Christian are stemmed in relationships with other people, particularly those folks in the church. Christians that are concerned about their testimony for Christ and their example to others are very encouraging. On the other hand, those who profess to be saved but are slothful and have a rebellious, disobedient, bitter, critical spirit that creates division and stress in the church are a burden. Such people can suck the joy, love, peace, and happiness out of a church. Paul instructs us on how to deal with these folks that will not listen, not obey, and not heed warnings concerning their behavior. In this passage, Paul also provides for us rudiments or principles for difficult relationships. He stresses the importance of being a good example to others so that one’s behavior does not create contention among believers in the church family. In Part One of this message, we look at what it means to withdraw from a brother that walks disorderly and is a busybody. We examine closely the words "withdraw, disorderly, and busybody." This 32-minute message was preached on Sunday morning, August 28, 2022, at Lincoln Land Baptist Church.

Topics

• Relationships