Reading God's Word. "Give diligence to make your calling and election sure." 2 Peter 1:10.
1. What general command has God given concerning labor?
“Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work.” Ex. 20:9.
2. Instead of living upon the earnings of others, what instruction is given?
“Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.” Eph. 4:28.
3. What general rule does Paul lay down upon this subject?
“For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.” 2 Thess. 3:10.
4. In what language does he condemn idleness?
“For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.” Verses 11, 12.
5. What example did the apostle himself set in this matter?