2 Thessalonians 3:14

Warning Against Lazy, Irresponsible Behavior

¹³ You, Brothers, must not grow weary of doing what is right. ¹⁴ If any one disregards what we have said in this letter, mark that man and avoid his company, that he may feel ashamed. ¹⁵ Yet do not think of him as an enemy, but caution him as you would a Brother.

Put to Shame

Give Heed

Mark

No

Shamed

2 Thessalonians 3:6

We urge you, Brothers, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, to avoid any Brother who is living an ill-ordered life, which is not in agreement with the teaching that you received from us.

Matthew 18:17

If he refuses to listen to them, speak to the Church; and, if he also refuses to listen to the Church, treat him as you would a Gentile or a tax-gatherer.

Luke 15:18-21

I will get up and go to my father, and say to him "Father, I sinned against Heaven and against you;

Romans 16:17

I urge you, Brothers, to be on your guard against people who, by disregarding the teaching which you received, cause divisions and create difficulties; dissociate yourselves from them.

1 Corinthians 5:9

I told you, in my letter, not to associate with immoral people- -

1 Corinthians 5:11

But, as things are, I say that you are not to associate with any one who, although a Brother in name, is immoral, or covetous, or an idolater, or abusive, or a drunkard, or grasping-no, not even to sit at table with such people.

2 Corinthians 2:9

I had this further object, also, in what I wrote--to ascertain whether you might be relied upon to be obedient in everything.

2 Corinthians 7:15

And his affection for you is all the greater, as he remembers the deference that you all showed him, and recalls how you received him with anxious care.

2 Corinthians 10:6

And are fully prepared to punish every act of rebellion, when once your submission is complete.

Philippians 2:12

Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always been obedient in the past, so now work out your own Salvation with anxious care, not only when I am with you, but all the more now that I am absent.

1 Thessalonians 4:8

Therefore he who disregards this warning disregards, not man, but God who gives you his Holy Spirit.

Titus 3:10

If a man is causing divisions among you, after warning him once or twice, have nothing more to say to him.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your Leaders, and submit to their control, for they are watching over your souls, as men who will have to render an account, so that they may do it with joy, and not in sorrow. That would not be to your advantage.