2 Thessalonians 3

Paul prayed for the spread of the gospel message and protection from evil for believers. He also advised them to stay away from people who might be bad influences and that each person should work for the things they need rather than living off the hard work of others.

Work is not something to be avoided. Doing an honest day's work helps us to honor God and have a sense of self-worth. We should not expect something for nothing, but strive to do our part to take care of ourselves and those who cannot take care of themselves. Part of sharing the message of Christ is giving to others and we can't do that if we don't have anything to give.