Proverbs 13-15 Thieves, Workers, And The Poor

“Solomon says a great deal about 3 kinds of people – the thieves (included the lazy), the workers, and the poor who need our help.”

Thieves are connected with get-rich-quick schemes, dishonesty in business dealings, selfishness, and even laziness, it said.  “We need to recognize the fact that work is not a curse.  God gave Adam work to do in the Garden even before sin entered the scene.”  My commentary particularly discussed lazy persons:  “they love to sleep, they have know-it-all attitudes, they are good at making excuses, they lose their freedom and are enslaved to others by debt, and they waste God-given resources and God-given opportunities.”

My commentary also discussed some of the poor:  “Some just won’t work, some let the enemy of pleasure overtake them, some like to talk but never act, some have made unwise financial decisions, and some are poor because of people and events over which they have no control.”

He also discussed the diligent:  “they have disciplined the inner person, they plan their work and work their plan, they are honest and generous, they are careful not to incur debts they can’t handle, they don’t let themselves become greedy, they don’t take on a false sense of security, and they are careful not to become proud.”

Father, thank You for giving me a good attitude about work.  When I am tired, rest me, but do not let me become lazy.  When my mind is tired, help me to refresh it and get done what needs to be done.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford