This is a simple truth: if you work hard, you profit. If you’re slothful, you will be ruled by the diligent. Proverbs 6:10-11 points out something often overlooked – sin often starts as a human need. We all need rest. But we must be watchful that we do not take it too far – sin is often in the extremes. We need to balance our work and rest. When we convince ourselves that we ‘deserve’ just a little more rest, we are prone to take it too far. That is why vacations are so important – they provide rest, but they have a clear starting and ending point. We know when we are to rest, and we know when to get back to work. Our work and rest need boundaries. Practical Steps: 1.) Set some clear boundaries in your life – for example, one could be that when you’re at work, you work, and when you’re at home, you’re with your family. Provide time for rest, but do not allow yourself to become too comfortable with sitting around. Proverbs 14:23 NKJV In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty. Proverbs 13:4 NKJV The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich. Proverbs 12:24 NKJV The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. Proverbs 6:10-11 NKJV A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep— So shall your poverty come on you like a prowler, And your need like an armed man.
Posted on: Sun, 11 Aug 2013 01:25:28 +0000