And he smote the men of Bethshemesh, because they had looked into the ark of the Lord, even he smote of the people fifty thousand and threescore and ten men: and the people lamented, because the Lord had smitten many of the people with a great slaughter. And the men of Bethshemesh said, Who is able to stand before this holy Lord God? and to whom shall he go up from us?
For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
Then Peter, turning about, sees the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrays you? Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, "Lord, and what shall this man do?" Jesus saith unto him, "If I will that he tarry till I come, What is that to you? Follow you me".
And that you study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest you be wearied and faint in your minds.
1 Sam. 6:19-20;2 Thes. 3:11;1 Tim. 5:13;John 21:20-22;1 Thes. 4:11;Heb. 12:2-3
Thank God for grace and Thank God for mercy. Why are you worrying about what I'm doing or will do, follow Jesus for yourself. It is none of your business what I'm doing or will do in my life. What is it to you? A idle mind is the devil's workshop, I'm not your mascot, see to your own business.
If I am doing the will of God, don't cast a stumbling block or occasion to fall in my way, that is not right!....Martha was a hearer of God's word too, but why stop other people from enjoying the Lord? so they can be your servant?...I serve the Lord Christ...Amen.
bus·y·bod·y
ˈbizēˌbädē/
noun
plural noun: busybodies
- a meddling or prying person.
synonyms: meddler, interferer, mischief-maker, troublemaker;
