MONDAY, 3 JUNE 2024
TEXT:
PROVERBS 19:15-29
15:Laziness
brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless go hungry.
16:Whoever
keeps commandments keeps their life, but whoever shows contempt for their ways
will die.
17:Whoever
is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they
have done.
18:Discipline
your children, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to their
death.
19:A
hot-tempered person must pay the penalty; rescue them, and you will have to do
it again.
20:Listen
to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the
wise.
21:Many
are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
22:What
a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar.
23:The
fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
24:A
sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his
mouth!
25:Flog
a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke the discerning, and they
will gain knowledge.
26:Whoever
robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and
disgrace.
27:Stop
listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of
knowledge.
28:A
corrupt witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.
29:Penalties
are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
(New International Version Holy
Bible)
TOPIC:
CONSEQUENCES OF LAZINESS
Laziness
seems to be on the increase across Africa, especially among the youth who are
struggling to become rich at all costs without working hard. Some adults are
also caught up in this craze, especially with the emergence of online gambling.
Intellectual
laziness is also on the rise which grossly affects the productivity of
individuals, families, communities and even the nation at large.
Spiritually,
many church members are developing apathy towards Bible study corporate or even
private prayers and special fellowship activities organized by the church.
In
fact, lazy people now harass hard working citizens with their constant begging
and even attacks and kidnapping.
God
admonishes us to resist the temptation of laziness and embrace hard work in all
aspects of our lives.
QUESTION:
Are you a lazy person or a hard-working individual?
PRAYER:
Take time to appraise your commitment towards hard work and fulfilling God's
call upon your life. Let that guide your prayers.
Remain
Blessed
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