The apostle Paul gave a clear command that Christians should work in II Thessalonians 3:10-12:

"10For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 11For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. 12Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread." (KJV)

Failure to obey the command to work leads to the breakup of families, the neglect of children, and disorderly conduct. This article explains the importance of obeying the command to work and the consequences of refusing to work.

God and Jesus Christ Work

God worked before he rested. He made the heaven and earth in six days before he rested on the seventh day. How can we rest if we do not work? Jesus Christ clearly stated that he worked and his father worked in John 5:17:

"But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work." (KJV)

If we are to be the children of God, we must follow the example of God our father and Jesus Christ our elder brother and work.

Paul