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summer_in_TX

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25. Ignorant as sin.

Reply to Johonny (Reply #17)

Fri Jun 20, 2025, 11:42 PM

Jun 2025

Unwillingness to work and taking advantage of others is called out in the bible, but never the inability to work. We are called to feed the poor, welcome the stranger, clothe the naked, visit the prisoner, and tend the sick. Generosity reflects God's character and is commended.

It's more about our own hearts being right with God and less about making absolutely certain that we are not being taken advantage of anyway.

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GOP senator insists 'Biblically, you're supposed to work' to earn medical care [View all] turbinetree Jun 2025 OP

Jesus asked for a credit card before each miricle. nt Buzz cook Jun 2025 #1

Actually we do. We work to pay taxes. Work to pay insurance. Srkdqltr Jun 2025 #2

Work to EARN Medical Care BOSSHOG Jun 2025 #3

What about babies? vanlassie Jun 2025 #27

I think you have something here. GOP logic is absolutely delicious. SalamanderSleeps Jun 2025 #33

The GOP senators are evil to their cores, bent on destroying Americans. Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #4

The Bible has all the answers... IF: Norrrm Jun 2025 #5

Thank you! This describes Republican "KKKristians" exactly! ananda Jun 2025 #8

Actually, woke Jesus sent his disciples out to heal the sick for nothing except a little hospitality. tanyev Jun 2025 #6

And there was nothing about payback TommyT139 Jun 2025 #10

I guess I'm more generous than God. nilram Jun 2025 #7

I really want Jesus to come back... FirstLight Jun 2025 #9

Hopefully it will be televised! Abolishinist Jun 2025 #11

Jesus said give the poor some clothes, in fact make it two. Karadeniz Jun 2025 #12

Didn't he also heal a blind beggar? Iris Jun 2025 #34

Biblically? Ping Tung Jun 2025 #13

Exactly! anciano Jun 2025 #16

I am convinced Skittles Jun 2025 #30

biblically yer not supposed to be a sex worker loving serial adulterer but that's what justice worships 24/7 nt msongs Jun 2025 #14

He's not worth a dime. No, really, he's not. Abolishinist Jun 2025 #15

Reminder, most of these people have no idea what is in the actual Bible Johonny Jun 2025 #17

Ignorant as sin. summer_in_TX Jun 2025 #25

A lot of talk about the value and dignity of work. dgauss Jun 2025 #18

Mr Justice, the Bible isn't worth the papyrus it was written on. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jun 2025 #19

yes Skittles Jun 2025 #31

This mindless conservative glorification of work is nothing but an excuse to strip people of all dignity and normalize Karasu Jun 2025 #20

GOP give the Bible a bad name Aaeia Jun 2025 #21

mmmm Skittles Jun 2025 #32

Then why did Jesus tell his followers to heal the sick Retrograde Jun 2025 #22

Hey, Jerk, we are NOT a Theocracy! Oh, and, FU Heritage Foundation! electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #23

The bible is not the law. eShirl Jun 2025 #24

Republican scum. Buggering the needy and down trodden in the name of God. CentralMass Jun 2025 #26

Fuck you. SamKnause Jun 2025 #28

Conservatives always want the 10 Commandments in schools, but never the 8 Beatitudes. Midnight Writer Jun 2025 #29