Be Diligent

Good Morning,

Proverbs 10:4 (NIV)
Lazy hands make a man poor,
but diligent hands bring wealth.

Many people use this verse of Scripture as a way to teach about financial success and monetary wealth. Now, while it is very, very true that these words DO, indeed, lend themselves to reaping success in this world, let's not overlook the fact that these very same words also apply to the spiritual things, as well.

Those who are too lazy to read the Bible on a regular basis; too lazy to actively seek out time to pray and spend with the Lord; too lazy to do the work of the Lord in any of the many ways that are available to us in the local church; too lazy to attend corporate worship services on a Saturday or Sunday; too lazy to take part in small groups that many congregations have; and just too lazy to put much effort into spiritual activities of any kind, well, those people will surely be very poor in spiritual things. Conversely, those who are diligent in doing all that we've discussed here will surely have wealth when it comes to the spiritual matters.

So, which is more important to us? Do we take this verse...so short, but so poignant...and use it only for worldly wealth? Do we apply these wise words only to those matters which will bring us monetary gain? Do we make sure we aren't lazy, and are diligent, only when it comes to matters of financial gain? Or, are we truly wise and put this wisdom into our everyday lives as it applies to matters of God, of Jesus Christ, in Spiritual things?

Jesus said, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Mat. 6:21) This surely tells us that we are to be MORE diligent in matters of the Spirit than we are in the physical creature comforts of this world. Well, at least it seems pretty clear that's where Jesus would have us put our greatest efforts.

Just a short, easy verse of Scripture today. But filled with so very much wisdom. Yes, it certainly should apply to our efforts to earn a living here on this earth. But, it also needs to apply to the truly important matters, those of the Lord.

Love, peace, and blessings,

David