(2Th 3:9) “Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.” As an Apostle, Paul had the right to expect his needs to be met by the church (1 Timothy 5:18). Yet, he did not for he had discovered a problem among them and had addressed it in his first letter: (2Th_3:10) “For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.” Listen, doing the Lord’s work does not negate your responsibility to your family.