Marks of the Person Controlled by Laziness
Proverbs 6:9-10, et al.

• The lazy person is indecisive
  • Proverbs 6:9
• The lazy person procrastinates
  • Proverbs 6:10
  • Proverbs 26:14
• The lazy person makes excuses
  • Proverbs 26:13
  • Proverbs 22:13
• The lazy person does not finish what he or she starts
  • Proverbs 26:15
• The lazy person is all talk and no action
  • Proverbs 14:23
  • Proverbs 26:16

Marks of a Diligent Laborer
Proverbs 6:6-8, et al.

• The diligent laborer is internally motivated
  • Proverbs 6:6-7
• The diligent laborer is not afraid of hard work
  • Proverbs 6:8a
• The diligent laborer is always thinking about the future
  • Proverbs 6:8b
  • Proverbs 20:4

So What?

• Both the lazy and the diligent will reap what they sow.
  • Proverbs 6:11
  • Proverbs 12:11a
• We must seek to put off laziness and strive to diligently labor in all of our pursuits (career, family, church) for the glory of God.
  • Colossians 3:17, 23, 24
  • Proverbs 27:23-24

Further Discussion

• Am I marked by laziness or diligent labor?
• Do I practice an appropriate balance of diligent labor in all aspects of my life (career, family, church)?
• What are my primary regular and irregular areas of service at NRBC?