Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
It's not that we don't have the right to ask for support, we totally do. But we chose to work anyway so you'd have a real example to follow.
Sometimes the best way to teach is to show, not just tell.
📚 Historical Context
In the early days of the Christian church, the Apostle Paul wrote his second letter to the Thessalonians to address issues like idleness and false teachings about the end times, which were causing some believers to stop working. Paul emphasized that he and his companions had the right to financial support as apostles but chose not to use it, instead working hard to support themselves. This decision was meant to serve as a model for the Thessalonians, encouraging them to live disciplined lives and avoid dependency on others.
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