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Work and Patronage



Work and Patronage
2 Thessalonians 3:6-10
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When Apostle Paul first visited Thessalonica, he taught the believers to work for a living rather than being dependent by demanding support or becoming clients of non-Christian patrons.

Yet some of the Thessalonians refused to work.  Paul dealt with these idle Christians in his first letter  (1 Thes. 4:11-12; 5:14) but they remained entrenched and had not changed their ways.  Why did they refuse to work? Possibly, these believers so vividly expected a quick return of the Lord that they gave up all work.  Paul’s teaching about the coming to the Lord, however never contradicted his basic instruction about the necessity of work (3:6, 10).

These idle Christians may have been clients of prominent patrons.  Patronage was a fundamental feature of the Roman economic world.  Rich patrons often supported numerous clients in various ways, such as by giving them food or money and by representing them in public assembly.  Having numerous clients increased the honor of a patron.  However, being a client brought social obligations that Paul would have wanted the Thessalonians believers to avoid, especially because their patrons were most likely not Christians.

Paul set for the Thessalonians an example of self-reliance.  While he was among them, he supported himself (3:7-8; 1 Thes 2:9) Although Paul believed that “those who work deserve to be fed” (Matt 10:10; 1 Cor.  9:13-16).  He did not receive support from the Thessalonians (he did accept offerings from the Philippians, Phil 4:15-16).  Paul wanted the Thessalonians to know that he did not come to them as a smooth talker hoping for monetary gain (1 Thes 2:5, 9).  He wanted them to understand from his example how they themselves should live.

(A note from NLT Study Bible)

Related Reading:
Matthew 10:10
1 Corinthians 9:13-16
Philippians 4:15-16
1 Thessalonians 2:5, 9;
1 Thessalonians  4:11-12;
1 Thessalonians 5:14

Source: NLT Study Bible, A Tyndale House Publication, Carol Stream, Illinois

N is For Net Neutrality: Internet Users We Are In Danger! Let Us Raise Your Voice


N is for Net Neuterality: Internet Users We Are In Danger! Raise Your Voice



Only you and I can save the internet!

Yes, the time to raise your voice ends in a few days!

Yes, the last date to submit your application is April 24th, so hurry up to show your presence by sending a petition to the Government of India (TRAI).

As we all know the Mobile Operators like Airtel, Idea, Vodafone are on their way to pressurize the Indian Government to regulate the internet.  That is to say that, you will be charged separately for using the WhatsApp, Skype, etc. though we have paid already for that.

If TRAI accept their petition the Mobile operators  can even regulate the speed of internet sites, in fact, we are eventually forced to use the sites they detect for us!

This is really disgusting and scary!

Yes, there is a way out of this problem, or we can stop their move and demand Net Neutrality.
Yes, TRAI is going to take a decision on the opinion, petition collected from the internet users, we the net users can air our voice or our protest by sending a mail to TRAI

This is what you want to do.

Please visit the page: SAVE INTERNET

and click on the button  Respond to TRAI now
Copy the letter provided there, if you would like to add something extra, you can edit it and send to TRAI.

According to the latest report TRAI has already received 9 lakhs above letters.

You can also join in this campaign and support this great cause.

The last date to attend this cause is 24th April 2015

So please hurry up and file your concern by visit the the above site.

Thanks for your valuable time.







Philip Verghese 'Ariel'



Source: Saveinternet.in, 
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K is for Kingged.com: Earn Money While You Read


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H is for “Hard” Hard Lessons Learned! (A Page From The History (Life) of Theodore H Epp The Back to the Bible Founder.


Hard Lessons Learned.

(A Page From The Life Book  Of Theodore H. Epp—Back to the Bible Founder)

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Theodore H. Epp The Founder Director of Back to the Bible Int.

On the fifth of July, 1939, during that first year of the ministry, our pantry was empty except for a can of beans and a little bacon. And we had only three cents in the cash box.

Our oldest daughter, then six, offered to go to the dairy and get a bottle of skim milk, which cost three cents. My heart was thoroughly discouraged. I paced the floor.

A week had gone by, and we had not received one single letter. This was Thursday. Friday’s broadcast was paid for, but we didn’t have one cent with which to pay for the broadcast the following week. What should we do? What could we do?

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G is for God Only… Rest All Will Come Later… God Is Good!


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