activities would be done concerning their faith (cf. 3:5–7, 10). This was a common ministry practice of Paul (cf. Acts 14:22; 15:32; 18:23). Faith could refer to doctrine (Jude 3) or the ability to believe Christ (Eph 2:8). Here, it is better taken as the whole spectrum of the Christian life (cf. 2 Thess 1:3). Paul is inquiring as to their entire Christian walk—both what they believe and how they behave. Paul was not concerned about their health, wealth, self-esteem, or ease of life, but rather their