The Jesus Bible Reading Plan / LAZINESS AND SIN'S CURSE

The Jesus Bible Reading Plan

Day 331 of 365 LAZINESS AND SIN'S CURSE Proverbs clearly says that laziness will lead to poverty, but laziness is not just a character defect that makes life a little more difficult. Laziness is a sin according to Proverbs. The lazy man has his field overgrown with thorns, which is a result of the curse on the ground because of Adam and Eve's sin (Ge 3:18). Paul also connected laziness with sin in 1 Timothy 5:8: "Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." The lack of a work ethic may be evidence of an insincere faith. The good news is that Proverbs points to Jesus - the wisdom of God. During his time on earth, Jesus was a hard worker. Not only was he a carpenter, but he was supremely concerned with finishing the work the Father sent him to do. " 'My food,' said Jesus, 'is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work' " (Jn 4:34). As Jesus was praying to his Father he said, "I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do" (Jn 17:4). Also, Hebrews 1:3 states that Jesus is at work right now sustaining the world. In addition to being an example of a wise man who works hard, Jesus also transforms those who believe in him into his image - which includes overcoming the sin of laziness and becoming diligent in doing good (Gal 6:9). Jesus, protect me from the temptation of laziness. Replace any inclination toward laziness with your wisdom and work ethic. Amen. Proverbs 24:30-34 NASB 30 I passed by the field of the sluggard And by the vineyard of the man lacking sense, 31 And behold, it was completely overgrown with thistles; Its surface was covered with nettles, And its stone wall was broken down. 32 When I saw, I reflected upon it; I looked, and received instruction. 33 "A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest," 34 Then your poverty will come as a robber Hebrews 1:3 NASB 3 And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, Galatians 6:9 NASB 9 Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.