About This Video
In this I Don’t Get the BibleA TGNN series that answers honest Bible questions—without fear or religious pressure. episode, Shawn and Delaney finish 2 Thessalonians with chapter 3, where Paul urges believers to pray for the spread of the Lord’s message, avoid idleness, and work for their own food. They highlight Paul’s command that those unwilling to work should not eat, contrasting this with modern Christian culture where many rely on others through mission trip funding or constant fellowship without meaningful labor. The discussion critiques how idleness often leads to gossip and disruption, noting Paul’s repeated warnings against being “idle and disruptive” rather than productive.
They stress that Paul’s instruction to avoid certain believers was about idleness—not morality issues like sexuality—and meant to prompt repentance, not condemnation. Comparing Christians to industrious Mormon culture, they suggest believers could learn to contribute more actively to society while remaining true to their faith. The chapter closes with Paul’s personal signature, and Shawn and Delaney note the simple, down-to-earth tone before transitioning to their next study in Timothy.
