Theory question 110
Civic Responsibility(a) Highlight Paul's advice to the Thessalonian Christians on the matter of idleness. (b) State three consequences of idleness in the society.
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(a) Work with your hands and be dependent on nobody (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12).
Admonish the idle (1 Thessalonians 5:14).
Keep away from any brother living in idleness (2 Thessalonians 3:6).
Imitate Paul, who worked night and day to avoid being a burden (2 Thessalonians 3:7-9).
"If any one will not work, let him not eat" (2 Thessalonians 3:10).
Busybodies must work quietly and earn their own living (2 Thessalonians 3:11-12).
Do not grow weary in doing good (2 Thessalonians 3:13).
Have nothing to do with the disobedient so they are ashamed, but warn them as brothers (2 Thessalonians 3:14-15).
(b) Any three: poverty; crime such as robbery and fraud; gossip and troublemaking; drug abuse; dependence on others; prostitution; low national productivity.
Summarise Paul's advice, then three consequences.