CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS
KNOWLEDGE
YEAR 9
SECOND TERM 2025
TOPIC :DIGNITY OF LABOUR
TEXT: (2Thessalonians 3:6-15; Colossians 3:23)
STARTER
1
.What is dignity?
2.What is labour?
MEANING OF DIGNITY OF LABOUR
• Dignity of labour simply means the
respect given to all labour or work.
• It also means the ability to recognize
the worth of every job with the desired
respect.
PAULS TEACHING ON DIGNITY OF LABOUR
•The teaching of Paul on the dignity of labour was connected
with his teaching on the second coming of Jesus to the church
of God of Thessalonica. After Paul’s visit, some of the members
of the church thought Jesus second was nearby. They thought
there was no need to work any longer if Jesus would soon
arrive. They expected the church to supply all their needs until
Jesus comes and they refused to work.
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CONT
•When this message got to Paul, he wrote to them a letter
warning them that their belief was wrong and that their idea
was born out of laziness. He then advised them to work and
earn money. He also told them to keep away from anyone who
refuses to work in order that he might be ashamed. But he
should not be seen as an enemy rather he should be
encouraged to work.
CONT
Paul told them that they should not eat with anyone
who is lazy and refuses to work. He used himself as an
example that he was able to provide for his need by
being hard-working. He said he did not eat anybody’s
bread without paying for it. He did not depend on
others for sustenance. He wanted the church to
imitate him.
MORAL LESSONS
• Paul’s teaching on the dignity of labour was meant to condemn laziness
among the children of God.
• All Christians should refuse to be lazy because laziness brings lack,
• makes somebody to be an instrument in the hands of the devil,
• takes somebody to crime,
• turns somebody to a servant,
• takes away happiness and joy from people
CLASS TASK
• Write five (skills) you can do in addition to education