Who doesn’t like a little nap, former procrastinators? Or a good night’s sleep? Those are good. What concerns the writer of Proverbs 6:6-11? This passage addresses a sluggard, not a hard-worker who is getting genuine rest after his labors. “Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise.Which having no captain, overseer,…
Ah, the ant, former procrastinators! That tiny little critter the Lord calls us to consider. An ant grins out at us from the logo of this blog because she represents the diligence we want to characterize us. “Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise,Which, having no captain, overseer, or ruler,Provides…
It’s a stark contrast, former procrastinators, between the path of sin and the path of wisdom. Proverbs gives vivid descriptions of pain experienced by those who take the path of sin. Here are a few from chapters 1-8: They’ll eat the fruit of their way and have their fill of their own devices. Be killed,…
How, former procrastinators, do we recognize a path of sin? Such a path often looks benign, yet scripture cautions us to avoid it. The early chapters of Proverbs address this. Proverbs 7 describes a young man who lacks sense and the seductress who captures him. The lesson regards sexual immorality. But the pattern here is…
“If sinners entice you,” former procrastinators, do not consent.” (Proverbs 1:10) Do not step in their direction. We’re not pawns or puppets. We can say “no” to sin and “yes” to God’s way. This is a major premise of Proverbs and the pursuit of wisdom. Before proceeding, we should recognize that there are sinful paths…
All year, former procrastinators, I’ve been aware of my need to learn about the work of God’s Holy Spirit. As I submit to His leadership more, I’m amazed by our triune God – and so grateful for His active presence in my life and yours. He gets all the credit for every way we put…
This is an amazing thought, former procrastinators – that we can experience God’s glory. He is glorious; when we obey Him, He reveals Himself to us, (John 14:21) and changes us into His image. (Romans 8:29) Think on that. Through His Holy Spirit the Lord prompts us to obey. He moves us to get up…
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.
Proverbs 6:6-8
. . . you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him.
Colossians 3:9-10