The Idle-Poor Secluded from the Bread of Charity by the Christian Law: A Sermon Preached in Boston, Before the Society for Encouraging Industry, and E

Focusing on the intersection of charity and Christian ethics, this sermon addresses the societal responsibilities towards the poor. Preached in Boston, it emphasizes the need for industriousness and the moral implications of charity, arguing that the idle poor should not be supported without encouraging their self-sufficiency. The speaker advocates for a system that promotes employment and personal responsibility, highlighting the importance of community support in fostering a productive society.