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“The Bible says, ‘If any would not work, neither should he eat.’ Saint Paul wrote that, in Second Thessalonians, chapter three, verse ten,” quote by Ken Follett
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““The Bible says, ‘If any would not work, neither should he eat.’ Saint Paul wrote that, in Second Thessalonians, chapter three, verse ten,””

Ken Follett

About This Quote

Source Bible: Second Thessalonians 3:10, 1st century AD

Work is a moral duty; those who refuse to work should not expect sustenance.

In simple terms: Work to earn your keep.

Key Takeaway

Value labor and responsibility.

Themes

work ethic morality self‑reliance

Mood

serious didactic

Type

religious ethical

When to use this quote

  • employment
  • poverty
  • community support

Key Concepts

economic justice personal responsibility social order

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does work relate to dignity?
  • What support helps the unemployed?
A Different Perspective

May overlook systemic barriers to employment.

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