As far as they are able, all Church members should accept the responsibility to care for their relatives who are unable to provide for themselves. God condemns receiving gain from evil and idle pursuits. It is that reasonable pay for faithful service. It is that fair profit from the sale of goods, commodities, or service. It is that income received from transactions where all parties profit.
Filthy lucre is . . .
Discussion Discuss the effects of idleness in your community. Discuss the effects of idleness on an individual or family. We should each find the proper balance between work, rest, and relaxation. Without work, rest and relaxation have no meaning. This day of rest after each six days of labor brings refreshment for the days that follow.