Scripture warns against supporting or condoning sinful behavior in others, as this can hinder their spiritual growth and accountability. In 2 Thessalonians, the apostle Paul instructs believers not to enable idleness, but rather to encourage diligence and responsibility. Similarly, Galatians and Ephesians emphasize the importance of personal responsibility and not supporting wrongdoing. The Bible also teaches that associating with or supporting those who promote false teachings can be harmful, as seen in 2 John, and that diligence and hard work are essential for a prosperous life, as noted in Proverbs. By avoiding enabling behaviors, believers can promote a culture of accountability and spiritual maturity.
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For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.” Yet we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives and accomplishing nothing but being busybodies. We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living. But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing. Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.
Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.
If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them.
But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.