The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
Last, in this letter, Paul is teaching us today to practice discipline and to do so with love for the evil doer as well as for other members of the congregation. Brethren who "walk disorderly" and are never dealt with will lead other members astray and will eventually destroy a congregation (3:6, 13-15). As an example of "walking disorderly," Paul speaks of the Thessalonians who refused to work, causing a great deal of turmoil because of their idleness. When times come in our lives when we are out of work, we should be careful not to follow the pattern of these wicked men and become "busybodies" that eventually will have to be disciplined by the church (3:8-12).