Charles Spurgeon Commentary 2 Thessalonians 3:10

"For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat." — 2 Thessalonians 3:10 (ASV)

A very excellent rule, indeed. There are some so very spiritually minded that to soil their hands is also to soil their conscience. They are afraid of hard work. They think it is unspiritual; whereas there is nothing in the world, next to the grace of God, that is more likely to keep men out of mischief than having plenty to do.