Don’t meddle in other people’s business - All The Word for Today Daily Devotionals for 2026

‘Some of you are living idle lives, refusing to work and meddling in other people's business.' 2 Thessalonians 3:11 NLT

Scan any news stream or watch any TV talk show and you'll discover that ‘meddling' has become a multibillion-dollar business. But it's not the kind of business a follower of Christ should be in. And while mothers-in-law sometimes have a reputation for being meddlers, they haven't cornered the market. Men, relatives, co-workers, and well-meaning friends also tend to interfere.

Unlike gossips, meddlers like to elicit personal information directly from their subjects. ‘How can you afford such an expensive car?' ‘What size is that outfit you're wearing?' ‘How much did you pay for your house?' ‘How long can you afford to be off work?' Often these kinds of questions serve no purpose other than to satisfy a shallow mind. Yes, some people genuinely want to help, or even pray about your situation—but not meddlers. So learn to keep your inquisitiveness within the bounds of what's appropriate.

Solomon said, ‘Whoever meddles in a quarrel not his own is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears.'

A wise person quipped that the reason people who mind their own business are so successful is because they have so little competition. So don't meddle!

SoulFood: Deut 14-17, Luke 10:25-37, Ps 78:32-39, Pr 16:31