Wisdom and Diligence – Part 1 (Proverbs 6:6-11)
I. Destruction of Laziness
A. The Characteristics of the Lazy
1. They waste their time with ease (Proverbs 6:9, 19:15, 26:14)
2. They are not teachable (Proverbs 26:16, 26:12)
3. They don’t even try (Proverbs 21:25)
4. They make excuses (Proverbs 22:13, 26:13)
5. They cannot be trusted (Proverbs 10:26)
6. They don’t finish their work (Proverbs 12:27, 24:30-34)
7. They are not righteous (Proverbs 15:19; Matthew 25:26)
B. The Consequences for the Lazy
1. They will have a difficult life (Proverbs 15:19)
2. They destroy opportunities (Proverbs 18:9)
3. They will be poor (Proverbs 6:11, 10:4, 24:30-34; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10)
C. The Heart of Laziness
1. Love of ease above all else
2. Temporal focus
3. Love for self
II. The Glory of Diligence
A. The Heart of Diligence
1. Not motivated by wealth and increase (Proverbs 23:4-5)
2. Not motivated by recognition from others (Proverbs 29:25; Colossians 3:22-24)
3. Motivated by a love for God (Proverbs 31:30; Colossians 3:22-24)
Ephesians 5:15-16
Psalm 90:12
B. The Characteristics if Diligence
1. They work with euthanasia (Proverbs 10:4)
2. They set their focus (Proverbs 11:27)
3. They get right to it (Proverbs 22:29)
Proverbs 1:16
C. The Rewards for Diligence
1. They will have no lack (Proverbs 10:4, 13:4)
2. They will rule (Proverbs 12:24)
Matthew 25:19-23