Laziness leads to many vain problems, but diligence brings God’s blessing. In part 7 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 15:19.
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Study Notes
The bottom line…
- Everyone will face problems in life…
- But the lazy will face many vain problems…
- For the righteous diligent, however, God will clear the way of vain problems and smooth the road ahead for blessing and fruitful service
The lazy…
- are caught short through inaction (Pr 6:6-11)
- crave and get nothing (Pr 13:4)
- create excuses to avoid work (Pr 22:13)
- hurt others (18:9)
The diligent…
- act in season (Pr 6:6-8)
- profit through hard work (Pr 14:23)
- have their desires satisfied (Pr 13:4)
- achieve their goals (Pr 15:19)
A final thought…
- The Diligent Pursuit of Rest
Applying the Text
- Is the way ahead of you blocked with thorns, or a smooth highway?