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Love and Justice : Love and justice are related. Loving 2. Following the principle of Sufficiency Economy,
our neighbor, in the context of Sufficiency Economy, demands priority is given to dimension of everyone's work. Human work is
justice, mercy, and respectfulness for human dignity and right, to an essential key to the whole society. The Second Vatican Council
facilitate humanity. also confirmed that the work is a fundamental dimension of man's

existence on earth. Man's life is built up everyday from work. Each
The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers : The
and every individual takes part not only in changing the natural
economy must serve people, not the other way around. All natural
resources and the society, but also in development of oneself.
resources of the earth shall be allocated equally. If the dignity of
Through work, man not only transforms nature, adapting it to his
work is to be protected, then the basic rights of workers must be
own needs, but also achieves fulfillment as a human being and indeed
respected -- the right to productive work, to decent and fair wages,
becomes more a human being of the society.
to the organization and joining of unions, to private property, and
to economic initiative. 3. Sufficiency Economy demands that all everyone's
works are recognized equally. Both men and women have right to
3. Thoughts of Role of the Church in Society
choose the work they prefer. Through the work, man shall earn
Man is the center and the final miracle in God’s
respect and be treated equally. Work is something worthy, and
creation. Different aspects of society and economy must reflect this
something corresponding to man's dignity. Work constitute the
acknowledgement. Henceforth, God’s plan was for man to share the
foundation for formation of family life. Man must work out of
resources on earth and use them as tools for the development of a
regard for others especially his own family, and also for the society
better life, both for the individual and for society as a whole.
he belongs to.
1. To practice “Sufficiency Economy” tenets. Christian
4. To support the philosophy of Sufficiency Economy,
adherents accomplish their duties with professionalism and
participation, cooperation, self-management, and other social factors
integrity, and with a simple open heart. This is the way to live a sacred
-- like skill training, health care, basic social services, and cultural
life. Man not only earns a living and supports the family; one also
expressions -- are needed.
associates with work colleagues in a supportive way. The practice
5. To promote the philosophy of Sufficiency Economy,
of these behaviors reflect and honor the benevolence of God.
developing potential of each individual with an aim to improve
quality of life are the concern. Everybody shall "have" equal access
to proper benefits, and responsibilities of the society.

The preaching in Christianity are coherent with His
Majesty the King’s philosophy on the ‘Sufficiency Economy.’

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