Diligence and Laziness
Open Your Bible
Proverbs 4:25-27, Proverbs 10:4-5, Proverbs 12:24, Proverbs 13:11, Proverbs 22:29
BY She Reads Truth
The book of Proverbs is a guide for pursuing godly wisdom in our daily lives. In this four-week study, we will read a selection of topical proverbs covering different aspects of wisdom, from how to interact with our friends, families, and neighbors, to fearing God and keeping His commands. No matter the subject, these proverbs urge us to wrestle with and reflect on our own response to them. To help you better engage with the proverbs in this reading plan, we have provided you with a short introduction and reflection questions for each day.
Jesus taught us to pray, “Give us today our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11). The instruction to pray for daily sustenance implies that we are meant to always be engaged in the work and provision of life. We are not meant to be workaholics, but neither should we be idle. Work has existed since before the fall, when God created Adam to rule over the garden. We are called to engage with the life and work we’ve been given.
Reflection Questions:
In what areas of your life are you the most diligent? What does Scripture call us to be diligent about?
What does Proverbs 13:11 tell you about the nature of your work?
What does laziness look like in your life? Why is laziness a gospel issue?
57 thoughts on "Diligence and Laziness"
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Praying for you and your husband Kathy ❤️
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We must pray and listen to what god has to say to us and take heed to listen.
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wow, yes, praying for you and your husband. May God give you both the strength as you both go through this. Whatever He puts on your plate, He will help you handle it!
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I needed this. I’ve been so lazy with medical school this semester. I don’t know if it’s the fact that my classes are online or if it’s a mentality I’ve picked up during quarantine earlier in the year. I find myself not being diligent at all. This has really been a huge battle for me since September
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Amen…powerful
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@ Kathy this was reply to you…
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Praying a few days later, as I am behind in my reading plan, praying it all goes well and you both feel the Holy Spirit’s presence as you walk through this.
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LV – my previous post was a reply to you but the reply part isn’t working right
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