Work Hard
Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.
Ephesians 4:28
Theft is a common problem in our world. Shoplifting has become such a problem that a significant percentage of the price of commercial items covers the amount lost from stolen goods. Whether grand theft or petty theft, robbing from the store, or stealing money from a rich man or a family member, it is all stealing.
Christians are to “labor,” which refers to hard, manual work. Hard work is honorable. As Christians we should work hard so that we will have enough to give to those in need, not so that we will have more of what we don’t need. The worldly approach to wealth is to hoard what we acquire. But the New Testament principle is to work hard so we might do good and give to those who have needs.
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 183). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
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Ephesians 4:28
Theft is a common problem in our world. Shoplifting has become such a problem that a significant percentage of the price of commercial items covers the amount lost from stolen goods. Whether grand theft or petty theft, robbing from the store, or stealing money from a rich man or a family member, it is all stealing.
Christians are to “labor,” which refers to hard, manual work. Hard work is honorable. As Christians we should work hard so that we will have enough to give to those in need, not so that we will have more of what we don’t need. The worldly approach to wealth is to hoard what we acquire. But the New Testament principle is to work hard so we might do good and give to those who have needs.
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 183). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
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