2 Thessalonians 3: 15. Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer.
Paul is upset about Christians who are idle busybodies. They won't work. Paul says that they must work to eat. He tells the other church members to avoid them. He wants them to be ashamed of themselves. He draws the line at hating them however.
It's tough when you know that someone you care about is taking advantage of you. It seems to happen so quickly. You want to serve them, but you don't want to be an enabler. You can withdraw your presence, you can tell them how you feel, but Paul says you shouldn't treat them like the enemy.
Prayer: Lord, help me to be a servant without letting others slide into unnecessary dependency. I want to be humble, but I don't want to be a doormat for others. It's not good for any of us. Help me to discern when service becomes an unnecessary drain. Give me the words to show others that they need to be more self-reliant.
Amen
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