A Little Hard Work Never Hurt Anyone
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep. So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man. Proverbs 6:10-11
The Bible is not known for repeating itself over and over. But Solomon repeatedly address the issue of being lazy (Proverbs 24:33-34). Maybe, he recognized that I was hard of hearing and knew that it would take repeating the same thing several times to get through to me!
Then he states is differently in Proverbs 13:4 just in case I don't understand! We are to be diligent in our work. Not sitting back and expecting a paycheck for just showing up. His principle does not apply to just physical labor. But what ever we do, do it diligently. Why is it so important?
Have you noticed the waitress that keeps your drink filled and is at your table just as you think about needing something? Have you marvelled at the surgeon who had both great bedside manners and the highest success rate for surgery? Which teller or grocery line do you pick when presented with a choice? Which product line do you select for your purchase? The one with the highest quality.
All of these are a reflection of personal diligence in the work place. And what do each have that other's don't? Respect. As a Christian, we should live our lives diligently so that we are above reproach and earn the respect of others. What a better reflection upon the One who saved us! So put a little spring in your step and put a smile on your face so that the love of Christ may show through your work to others today.
The Bible is not known for repeating itself over and over. But Solomon repeatedly address the issue of being lazy (Proverbs 24:33-34). Maybe, he recognized that I was hard of hearing and knew that it would take repeating the same thing several times to get through to me!
Then he states is differently in Proverbs 13:4 just in case I don't understand! We are to be diligent in our work. Not sitting back and expecting a paycheck for just showing up. His principle does not apply to just physical labor. But what ever we do, do it diligently. Why is it so important?
Have you noticed the waitress that keeps your drink filled and is at your table just as you think about needing something? Have you marvelled at the surgeon who had both great bedside manners and the highest success rate for surgery? Which teller or grocery line do you pick when presented with a choice? Which product line do you select for your purchase? The one with the highest quality.
All of these are a reflection of personal diligence in the work place. And what do each have that other's don't? Respect. As a Christian, we should live our lives diligently so that we are above reproach and earn the respect of others. What a better reflection upon the One who saved us! So put a little spring in your step and put a smile on your face so that the love of Christ may show through your work to others today.
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