(a) Outline Paul's teachings on dignity of labour. [7 marks] (b) Give four roles the...

Explanation

(a) Thes. 3:6-15

(i) Paul commanded the Thessalonian brethren to keep away from any brother who lives in idleness and laziness.

(ii) Paul and his companions were not idle when they were with the Thessalonians.

(iii) did not defraud anybody, but toiled and laboured to earn a living.

(iv) They were not a burden to the Thessalonians. Apostle Paul and his associates had a right, as ministers of the gospel, to be sustained by the Church.

(vi) Yet, those to lay an example for them to emulate.

(vii) They commanded, "if any one will not work, let him not eat". 'encouraged such people to lay hands on something to do.

(ix) They should not be tired of doing good.

(x) They should have nothing to do with lazy brothers other than to warn them, in love, as brothers.

(b) Roles of the Church

(i) The Church like NGOs can establish old people's homes, health centres and engage young school leavers to work and earn a living.

(ii) Some youths have no certificates for gainful employment. The Church can train them in various trades of their choice.

(iii) Churches should establish counselling units for their teeming youth, bringing in resource persons.

(iv) Proper teaching of the scriptures helps to reform the youth, who otherwise could have strayed.

(v) The uneducated youth in the Church could be sponsored to learn to read and write at least.

(vi) Church can organize a quasi-trade fair to advertise and market the products of artisans and tradesmen in the Church.