In Ephesians 4:28, Paul has advice for thieves who come to know Christ.
The first part is pretty obvious: "Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer".
Again stating the obvious, Paul offers the alternative: instead of stealing, "he must work".
Paul then clarifies what kind of work he has in mind: "doing something useful with their own hands". What the NIV translates as "useful" is the Greek word for "good".
Paul ends his advice with the reason why the repentant thief is supposed to get a job.
Notice he does not say, "Get a job so that you can support yourself."
Instead Paul gives this motivation: "that they may have something to share with those in need".
How is that for an incentive to earn an income?
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