Even while we were with you, we gave you this rule: "Whoever does not work should not eat."
2 Thessalonians is quite consistent with the lesson in Genesis 3:19 where God said to Adam, “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.” Very plainly, people have to work. It's really important to point out that Christians are not exempt from this order. Jesus offered Himself, however, to be our partner to gain peace to survive the world's pressures. Matthew 11:28 teaches, “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.’” It's important to remember that this verse isn’t implying that we can be lazy about our lives or that we no longer have to work hard, but rather that Jesus has a sincere and personal desire to ease our load and any sufferings.
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