“For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies.” (2Thess. 3:10-11)
There is a poor work ethic among many today, even among some who profess to be Christians. Some have been deceived and have taken on an entitlement mentality, which is not from God. The Bible says that if people who can work aren’t willing to work, “neither shall he eat.” If our culture practiced what Paul taught, there would be a lot less of a welfare problem.
Hunger can be a pretty strong motivator to “prepare provisions for yourself” (Josh. 1:10-11)!