Core Laws · Unit 7 · Lesson 5 of 5 · about 5 minutes

Work so you can give

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1 · Read
Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.Ephesians 4:28 · KJV
2 · The law

Work diligently; honest weights; wages on time.

Law 7 · Work honestly

3 · What it means

Paul tells a former thief to stop stealing and start working. The goal is not only to meet his own needs, but to have something to give to people in need.

4 · Quick check

Check 1Paul gives a reason for work beyond your own needs.

Check 2What does Paul tell the thief to do?

5 · Do today

Set aside a small part of today’s earnings for someone in need.

6 · Reflect

Who benefits from my work besides me?

Write your answer in the journal.

Answer the checks, or play Listen to the end, to finish.

Go further: Playbook 05 · How to work · Books: Ephesians · Proverbs