Good Morning Friends,
“Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its
ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its
provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. How long will you lie
there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a
little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest -- and poverty will come
on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man.” (Proverbs 6:6-11)
The Bible is filled with practical advice
that when followed makes life work better. Sociologists can demonstrate how
Judeo-Christian principles can turn an entire culture around, not only changing
the moral climate, but other aspects of the culture, too, even the economic
climate.
Here Solomon teaches the principle of hard
work. Not hard work because it is forced by some superior power, but hard work
that comes from the heart and commitment of the individual. The ant doesn’t
work hard because it is under forced labor. It works hard because it knows that
is what it takes to survive and keep from need.
As with almost every biblical principle,
there is a balance to what is taught. The Bible doesn’t teach hard work to the
exclusion of every other aspect of life. The Bible doesn’t encourage workaholism.
We aren’t to work so hard and long that there is no time for family, taking
care of ourselves, worship, service and other aspects of life. However, the
Bible does teach that we are to work hard, to give a good measure of time and
effort to the labor of providing for ourselves and for those for whom we are
responsible.
His, by Grace,
Steve
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