God condemns receiving gain from evil and idle pursuits. Elder Spencer
W. Kimball said, "I feel strongly that men who accept wages or
salary and do not give . . . [fair] time, energy, devotion,
and service are receiving money that is not clean." He also said
that money obtained by evil or idle practices, such as theft, gambling
(including lotteries), graft, illegal drugs, oppression of the poor, and
the like is unclean money.
Elder Kimball defined the difference between honorable work and evil
work: "Clean money is that [pay] received for a full day's honest
work. It is that reasonable pay for faithful service. It is that fair
profit from the sale of goods, commodities, or service. It is that
income received from transactions where all parties profit. Filthy lucre
is . . . money . . . obtained through theft and
robbery, . . . gambling, . . . sinful operations, . . .
bribery, and from exploitation" (in Conference Report, Oct. 1953,
p. 52).
Discussion
Work, Rest, and Relaxation
On other days of the week, in addition to working, we should schedule some
when we can visit
with family, friends, and relatives. we may spend time to improve our
talents and enjoy our hobbies, recreation, or other activities that will
refresh us.