Working is a necessary human responsibility. “If any would not work, neither should he eat.” (2 Thessalonians 3:10)
And, the granddaddy of 'em all -- Genesis 3:19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.
Yep, that's right -- the good ol' curse. It was to show us that we need God, so we would turn to Him, to help us in our efforts.
Instead nowadays, government has inserted itself as god; which is why dependents on the left seem to worship it so; and the rebellion goes on apace.