1 Th 4:11 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
Here we find some sound advice for a good life. First, we would strive to live a quiet life, not stirring up discord with gossip and meddling. We should mind our own business, keeping our own affairs in order. Finally, we should work to provide our own living and meet our own needs. We do well to give most of our attention to making sure that we do what we ought.