DILIGENT & LAZY (2)
(Message by Tanny Keng)
0. Introduction
a) Proverbs makes it clear that diligence - being willing to work hard and do one's best at any job given to him or her - is a vital part of wise living. We work hard not to become rich, famous, or admired (although those may by by-products), but to serve God with our very best during our lives.
1. The diligent: "Are fully satisfied"
a) The lazy
i) Want much but get little (Proverbs 13:4)
b) Text reference: Proverbs 13:4
i) 4 The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich. (Proverbs 13:4 NKJV)
2. The diligent: "Bring profit"
a) The lazy
i) Experience poverty (Proverbs 14:23)
b) Text reference: Proverbs 14:23
i) 23 In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty. (Proverbs 14:23 NKJV)
3. The diligent: "Have an easy path"
a) The lazy
i) Have trouble all through life (Proverbs 15:19)
ii) Are like those who destroy (Proverbs 18:9)
iii) Go hungry (Proverbs 19:15)
iv) Won't feed themselves (Proverbs 19:24)
v) Won't plow in season (Proverbs 20:4)
b) Text reference: Proverbs 15:19; 18:9; 19:15; 19:24; 20:4
i) 19 The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, But the way of the upright is a highway. (Proverbs 15:19 NKJV)
ii) 9 He who is slothful in his work, Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer. (Proverbs 18:9 NKJV)
iii) 15 Laziness casts one into a deep sleep, And an idle person will suffer hunger. (Proverbs 19:15 NKJV)
iv) 24 A lazy man buries his hand in the bowl, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. (Proverbs 19:24 NKJV)
v) 4 The lazy man will not plow because of winter; He will beg during harvest and have nothing. (Proverbs 20:4 NKJV)
The End ...
0. Introduction
a) Proverbs makes it clear that diligence - being willing to work hard and do one's best at any job given to him or her - is a vital part of wise living. We work hard not to become rich, famous, or admired (although those may by by-products), but to serve God with our very best during our lives.
1. The diligent: "Are fully satisfied"
a) The lazy
i) Want much but get little (Proverbs 13:4)
b) Text reference: Proverbs 13:4
i) 4 The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich. (Proverbs 13:4 NKJV)
2. The diligent: "Bring profit"
a) The lazy
i) Experience poverty (Proverbs 14:23)
b) Text reference: Proverbs 14:23
i) 23 In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty. (Proverbs 14:23 NKJV)
3. The diligent: "Have an easy path"
a) The lazy
i) Have trouble all through life (Proverbs 15:19)
ii) Are like those who destroy (Proverbs 18:9)
iii) Go hungry (Proverbs 19:15)
iv) Won't feed themselves (Proverbs 19:24)
v) Won't plow in season (Proverbs 20:4)
b) Text reference: Proverbs 15:19; 18:9; 19:15; 19:24; 20:4
i) 19 The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, But the way of the upright is a highway. (Proverbs 15:19 NKJV)
ii) 9 He who is slothful in his work, Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer. (Proverbs 18:9 NKJV)
iii) 15 Laziness casts one into a deep sleep, And an idle person will suffer hunger. (Proverbs 19:15 NKJV)
iv) 24 A lazy man buries his hand in the bowl, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. (Proverbs 19:24 NKJV)
v) 4 The lazy man will not plow because of winter; He will beg during harvest and have nothing. (Proverbs 20:4 NKJV)
The End ...
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