2-26-23 Proverbs 26:13-16 Laziness & Diligence

Proverbs 26:13-16 - Laziness/Diligence

The Shame of Laziness

26:13-16 shows us a picture of shameful, self-centered laziness.

Our laziness will lead to unmet needs and unsatisfied cravings.

Our laziness will also have a terrible effect on others.

Blessing of Diligence

Diligence shows a drive to completely fulfill responsibilities.

Diligence brings us fulfillment and growth.

Our diligence will benefit others as well.

Living Diligently

When we have responsibilities, we must give them all we have.

Jesus lived a perfectly diligent life.

In the fear of the Lord, we know we have a worthwhile mission in life.

Prov 10:5 - He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.

Prov 20:4 - The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing

Prov 12:24 - The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor

Prov 21:25-26 - The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back

Prov 10:26 - Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him

P{rov 3:27 - Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it

Prov 6:6-8 - Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest.

Prov 21:5 - The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance,

Prov 22:29 - Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men

James 4:17 - So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.