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To: OneVike

One message from the Bible sums it all up:

“Anyone who won’t work shouldn’t be allowed to eat.”

2 Thessalonians 3:6-18.

Various translations make it clear, if you do NOT want to work, you shall not eat.
Those unable to work are to be treated differently, compassion, fed, cared for.

Sounds harsh? No, the rewards of working for a living are to many to list.


5 posted on 02/11/2024 11:36:01 AM PST by delta7
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To: delta7

Truth can always be difficult to expect


10 posted on 02/11/2024 11:41:20 AM PST by OneVike ( Just another Christian waiting to go homeu)
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To: delta7

I tend to interpret that passage as applicable to those St. Paul was addressing, namely Christians in the Churches he was given to establish and nurture. It tends not to serve well as a political axiom or a means to motivate the unchurched.


12 posted on 02/11/2024 11:45:09 AM PST by Fester Chugabrew (In a world of parrots and lemmings, be a watchdog.)
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To: delta7

Yes indeed. Thank you.


27 posted on 02/11/2024 1:08:20 PM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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To: delta7

He did change water into win for all to enjoy

And he took seven loaves and fish and fed everyone with it without charging them.


33 posted on 02/11/2024 1:36:20 PM PST by napscoordinator (DeSantis is a beast! Florida is the freest state in the country! )
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To: delta7
Sounds harsh? No,

YES!!!

If you are one of those who don't want to work!

37 posted on 02/11/2024 2:09:00 PM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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