This passage teaches Christians about the proper principles that guide faithful Christian service.

Outline

I.     Admonish the Body (v. 6a)

II.    Feast Upon the Gospel (v. 6b)

III.   Reject Error (v. 7a)

IV.    Discipline for Spiritual Growth (vv. 7b-8)

V.     Labor for the Gospel (vv. 9-10)

       A.     The Value of the Labor (v. 9)

       B.      The Intensity of Labor (v. 10a)

       C.       The Cause for Labor (v. 10b)

       D.       The Person of Labor (v. 10c)