Earning lawfully is valuable, and seeking religious knowledge also carries worth. The account neither universally commands people to abandon work nor establishes unlimited financial dependence for every student.
In a household, some members may work while others study. Fair responsibilities, consultation, and attention to real needs allow both contributions to support one another.
The Prophet ﷺ highlighted the possible blessing connected to the learner; he did not dismiss the working brother’s effort. Lawful work, service, and seeking knowledge need not compete.