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Men, the Scriptures make the matter regarding men working and providing for their families very clear, and I might add, very strong. 1 Timothy 5:8 says, "But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith and is worse than an infidel." These words are very strong indeed as they classify a man who is able to work but for whatever reason does not, as an infidel and a denier of the faith.

Men, we must make every endeavor to find work no matter what the work may be. Just because the government provides all sorts of programs that literally pay for everything, including health food, utilities, mortgages, etc. we should only use this assistance as a last resort and for as short a time as possible.

These programs sap men of their initiative, character, and creativity Extreme socialism turns men into wimps and promotes laziness. No communist country has been successful in creating entrepreneurship that effectively lifts the living standards of the masses.

Be encouraged.

Colin Campbell