Love, Diligence, and Quiet Living

1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Concerning love for the brothers we do not need to write you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other;

and you do love all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to do it even more.

Also, make it your ambition to live quietly, to mind your own business and to earn your living by your own efforts — just as we told you.

Then your daily life will gain the respect of outsiders, and you will not be dependent on anyone.