“Living Skillfully in the Fear of God.” A series by Dr. Matt Thornton through the book of Proverbs.
There are two seemingly unrelated practical principles for living that Solomon gives in the first few verses of Proverbs 6. However, the connection between these two sets of advice, Liability & Laziness, can be summed up in one word; provision. Being liable to another person for an extended period of time can be extremely detrimental to financial stability, and thus it puts your family in harm’s way.
Laziness will also lead to financial issues. The sluggard (the continually lazy individual) will carry with him an entitlement attitude and thus refuse to work due to a plethora of excuses; not to mention that the incessant loafer is also a quitter at heart. He has no regard for the biblical principle Paul gave which says “If you don’t work, you don’t eat.”
Both of these things, unnecessary liability and a life of continual idleness are clear evidence of bad stewardship of what God has given, and these kinds of behaviors are best avoided in the lives of Christians.
Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-11.
Pastor Matt Thornton, Speaker.
Recorded on Wednesday Night, February 3, 2021.
