Paul wrote, “Now, friends, read these next words carefully. Slow down and don’t go jumping to conclusions regarding the day when our Master, Jesus Christ, will come back and we assemble to welcome him.” (The Message, II Thessalonians 2:1) Paul continued, “Refuse to have anything to do with those among you who are lazy and refuse to work the way we taught you. Don’t permit them to freeload on the rest.” (The Message, II Thessalonians 3:6)