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Compassion should be joined to discernment. Paul distinguishes helping the weak from approving deliberate refusal of responsibility.
Key KJV Scriptures:
1 Thessalonians 5:14; 2 Thessalonians 3:10
Key KJV Scriptures: Full Text
2 indexed verses · Showing 1–2. Read each passage in its chapter context.
1 Thessalonians 5:14 (KJV)
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 (KJV)
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
Also find this topic by: compassion and responsibility, unwise assistance.