Not Working

If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”

He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.

For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies.

A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest,

…and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.

Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.