The Morning exercise [at] Cri[ppleg]ate, or, Several cases of conscience practically resolved

These latter are fit objects of charity, and therefore ought to be relieved. But the former sort of Beggars, namely, the strong and lusty, who are able to work, but will not through laziness, are no fit objects of charity, and therefore it is no work of charity to relieve such; For

1. Their trade of life is no warrantable calling. It is a disorderly walking, which is expressly taxed by the Apostle, for saith he, When we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. ¹For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all. It cannot be said of those, As the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk; or, let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. ²God hath called none to such a trade.

1. Their trade of life is no warrantable calling. It is a disorderly walking, which is expresly taxed by the Apostle, for saith hee, When wee were with you, this wee commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should hee eat. ¹For wee hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all. It cannot be said of those, As the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk; or, let every man abide in the same calling wherein hee was called. ²God hath called none to such a trade.

1. 12 Thes. 3.10, 11.
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