MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS

Most of the problems in the world arise, because, someone is more interested in knowing what others are doing, instead of minding their own business. When we mind our own business, and let others do, their own business, then there would be bare minimum issues to deal with. Which in time, can be solved, without much of a struggle.
– “11 that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,” – 1 Thessalonians 4:11

David Guzik commenting on the above verse observes…
– “To mind your own business…means that the Christian must focus on his or her own life and matters, instead of meddling in the lives of others. “Mind your own business” is a Biblical idea.”

The Bible is clear and unequivocal, that we mind our own business, and not meddle in the affairs of others.
– “17 He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.” – Proverbs 26:17

Adam Clarke amplifies Paul’s central thought from 1 Thessalonians 4:11. This insight is essential, for our balanced approach to this critical trait of a Christian.
– “Paul, however, does not mean that every individual is to mind his own business in such a way that all are to live apart from one another and have no concern for others, but simply wants to correct the idle triviality which makes men open disturbers of the peace, when they ought to lead a quiet life at home.” – Adam Clarke

What kind of a person are we? What kind of a personality do we hold? Do we frequently meddle in others’ business. Do we consider, interfering in others’ lives, as our most important interest? Let us desist from such urges. Let us mind our own business, and not meddle in others’ business. If ever we want to, may it be upon the invitation of the other, to alleviate them in their struggles, and their sufferings. Even so, the LORD help us.