sermon on hard work and diligence

Genesis 24:1-23, Pro 6:6 Lazy people should learn a lesson from the way ants live. His life is spent. Even on the brink of success, while he holds it in his hands, procrastination seduces him to stumble at the threshold of victory. Accept the fact that while work is supposed to be work, yet inside this work resides numerous opportunities of which I would not otherwise be able to utilize. First, note that in our text, 'giving all diligence, add to your faith.' There is not much work out there. Earnestness is dumb, and therefore it is terrible. Rock Solid Finances: Part 2 Work Diligently We do not know. Go to the ant, you sluggard! 'We cannot read the eternal decrees of God nor know the names written in the Book of Life. Here are twenty practical principles from Proverbs to motivate you to work hard and avoid laziness. While it is true that All things are difficult before they are easy (Thomas Fuller). This article is also available and sold as a booklet. The easy road looks easy but once you get on it, it turns into the hard road. Here is what has helped me: As mentioned, the beginning or end of an important task can be the most difficult. Industry, thoroughness, attentiveness. You have to go extra miles to achieve success in your pursuit in life Matthew 5:41. There is no leaving that task back at the office. Motherhood is one of the true full-time jobs. It is so easy to just stay in bed, sleep a little longer, watch a few more minutes of TV, facebook just 5 more minutes, play one more level of a video game, etc. Yet, if we pay attention, he will provide an opportunity to serve him every day in some way. The ground was covered with weeds and the stone wall was in ruins. The last of the fields in which this virtue finds exercise is expressed by our letter, when Peter says, 'Seeing that we look for such things, let us be diligent, that we may be found of Him in peace without spot, and blameless.' Therefore, use wisdom, look ahead, exercise forethought, and choose tasks as objects of your work that are of the highest priority. Noah may not have been working on the ark for the entire span of 120 years. This vanishing cultural work ethic emphasizes: Although work ethic and some of these words are foreign to our English translations of the Bible, most of the underlying concepts and virtues are taught by Scripture, which is our text and standard for Christians. These simple commands elevate ones work to the status of moral obligation to our fellow man and the Lord. If there is a setback, or something in any given project does not cooperate with you, understand that you are learning important skills, trouble-shooting is probably one of the most important things a Christian can learnbecause much is life is all about trouble-shooting the problems caused by sincoming up with solutions and preventing future trouble. Diligence is the opposite of slothfulness. In Scripture diligence is highly commended. We live in a madcap world that work the whole night and sleep the whole day with no time for Sermon Submitted 9 months ago. Ephesians 6:1-9, Denomination: 10 Must-Have Tips For Giving A Public Invitation, I'd Rather Preach To Angels Than A Megachurch Crowd, Five Preaching Applications From The Movie Gravity. Therefore, we must be careful in choosing where and how to spend our precious time and energies. But for all that he is not a bit afraid of putting the other side of the truth, and saying to us in effect. ;-). A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man.Proverbs 24:30, As the door turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his bed.Proverbs 26:14. In Scripture diligence is highly commended. THEME: CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY FOR GROWTH [Proverbs 10:26; 19:15], 15. However, if the lazy were not willing to do the work required to stay out of debt, they will not be willing to do the work to get out of debt. 'All their yesterdays have lighted' such idlers 'to dusty death,' because in each they were saying, 'to-morrow we will begin the better course,' instead of beginning it to-day. In the process, Peter shares in this chapter 7 attributes we grow in as we become more spiritually mature. Though your work will differ from my work and from everybody elses work, the qualities of success are always the same: planning, forethought, diligence, enthusiasm and full commitment to whatever God has called you to do. God created people to be his coworkers Man was created in the image of God and since God is a worker, man - created in God's image - must be a worker, too. [Proverbs 16:32b; 25:28], 3. But being self-motivated can be liberating. Sacrifice and hard work are part and parcel of the Christian life. Acts 6:5-7King James Version (KJV) It is the dedicated fervency God calls us to invest in each task that we perform. But with this caution against spurious haste, we cannot too seriously lay to heart the solemn motives to wise and well-directed haste. Proverbs 13:4 says, "The soul of the sluggard desireth and hath nothing, but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. #1567 Martin G. Collins Given 24-Oct-20; 70 minutes . Pentecostal. Yes, some have more than others, and no, my experiences do not enable me to exactly or completely sympathize with your own. The condition is nothing recondite, nothing hard either to understand or to practise, but it is simply that commonplace, humdrum virtue of diligence. Ecclesiastes 11:1-8, Denomination: Brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (II Peter 1:1011). This message continues our consideration of unhypocritical love as described in Romans 12. Introduction - An Example of Diligence; Noah may have worked up to 120 years constructing the ark! God promises to reward the diligent with blessings, including the following: The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat (Proverbs 13:4). Such moral values drive our goals, efforts, and means of work. Charismatic, Thesis: The writers of this ancient wisdom literature inspired by God try to convey the message to us of Dont be lazy be diligent! In other words Make a commitment to work hard at being all God wants you to be!, Series: Practical Proverbs And Thomas Fuller noted, To be employed in useless things is half to be idle. In the book of Nehemiah Gods people experienced the same drop in motivation when they were working on rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem. A. God gave you two hands. Proverbs 13:4. That is a warning to those of us who make our living speaking. Again, consider that God foretold a figurative army of locust, who were stinging, devouring, resistant, entitled, and yet they were of mankind. A weak or vacillating soul may fall back on the fear of punishment or need to survive as a pivotal motivation for diligent labor; however, the mature Christian will ultimately be driven by sober love (. The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance! I am calling on you not to let life pass you by. You must be focused in life. Sermon 1 & 2: Wise vs foolish The rest is excuses. Young Men: DO NOT under any circumstances whatever you do, DO NOT marry a lazy woman! Here is what has helped me push through: Mark Dunagan/Beaverton Church of Christ/503-644-9017, Home | About Us | Sermons | Videos | Resources | Members | Contact Us Paul challenges Timothy to focus like a soldier, train like an athlete, and work like a farmer. Ask the Spirit to make you a hard worker for God.b. b. Luke 12:35-48. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. In 2 Peter chapter one, before Peter even mentions the first of the virtues to add to our lives, he mentions, One single year of faith has virtually no value: 2 Peter 1:5, One day of being morally courageous has no impact in the long run: 2 Peter 1:5, Being a good Bible study for a few weeks isnt going to give us much wisdom: 2 Peter 1:6. The easy road takes you down to the bottom. Certainly not! They too are a gift from God, but they are meant to be a reward for hard work and preparation for more hard work. [Proverbs 22:29; 21:20; 24:27], 5. This message is not for all but only for people serving in the Christian ministry as pastors, preachers, leaders, care cell leaders, worship leaders, Evangelists, Hard Work and Providence Just start somewhere. If I am going to be faithful to the Lord in my service, I must be adequately prepared and the preparation is my responsibility. Notice the use of soul to describe the diligent man. Few things are more frustrating than a forced dependency upon a lazy man, because once that dependency is established there is nothing you can do but regret the relationship. It is the pleasurable and luxurious way. [Proverbs 1:8; 2:1-2; 3:1-2; 4:1-2, 10-11, 20; 5:1-2; 6:20; 7:1-3; 8:32-36; 22:17-21; 23:15-25], 20. (For example, we may be diligent in service to needy saints but fail to stand for Gods truth and resist spiritual compromise , Such diligence will be in vain if we give up and quit before we finish. Joshua 10:6-15, Judges 11:1, Judges 11:1, Denomination: Little boys testing their strength and dexterity against one another revert back to this proverbial slap in the face by throwing down the gauntlet of this time proven stab. Introduction- HARD WORK: Spiritual Growth is Not an Accident July 5, 2009 I have been reevaluating this phrase as a challenge. "It is a remarkable painting of a But God promises our labor to not be vain in the Lord. Sadly, such analogies often insult the beast (. The Book of Proverbs records many warnings against slothfulness, and throughout Scripture we find instructions to live with diligence. It is good to move with speed, but diligence is something more than mere movement or even quick movement. God is a worker God is a worker. Work is our place of God's provision and a place of witness. Suppose someone were to show up at your workplace tomorrow, shove a microphone in your face, and ask, "How do you think your work affects One of the most talked-about shows on television today is called, The Office. You want to rest? The gospel is for all even simple people, and for such people, God issues this simple edict: Therefore, those who choose not to work (, A simple amount of judgment must be exercised by benefactors to determine if a person. Working hard and staying on task is a matter of self-control. Romans 12:8c: He who leads, with diligence. I already know what it is in my life. The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, but everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty (Proverbs 21:5). Here is the solution to the problem. We do not know for sure. Five characteristics of Difference Makers in this world. Maintain an indomitable spirit, a can-do, will-do attitude. A work ethic is a set of moral values or principles for determining what is right and wrong in our work. It is the word with which the Apostle, left solitary in his prison, besought his sole trusty companion Timothy to 'make haste so as to come to him before winter.' Lazy people genuinely feel tired! Young Women: DO NOT under any circumstances whatever you do, DO NOT marry a lazy man! Schedule it. Good morning everyone, let me get your mind thinking- Through His Son, Jesus Christ, God graciously provides believers with . Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled (Hebrews 12:15). If you travel too much (according to your wifes/familys honest, loving assessment), seek to curb your travel, if possible. He wants somebody to spoonfeed him. Truly, when you have diligence, you do have real power. Noah may have worked up to 120 years constructing the ark! Nobody goes to heaven in his sleep. We have to have a humble attitude. Hard work is a persistent effort towards a cause Luke 18:1-5. [Proverbs 16:26; 19:14; 21:5; 26:15], 11. The confirmation of the 'call,' of the 'election,' both in fact and in my consciousness depends upon my action. You may have missed the start of this series called Like a Girl! I reminded you that most of us of have heard or used the phrase like a girl as an insult. Let me show you a clip Hard work yesterday has to be followed up with hard work today to guarantee tomorrows prosperity. On Fire for Jesus. Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might because in the grave where you are going there is no planing, no foresight, no work. There are those in Our number one concern now is not what is the work, but how much vacation time do we get? God gave you a voice. For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us, for we were not disorderly among you; Acts 18:1-4; I Corinthians 9:12-18; II Corinthians 11:7-12. Somebody said to me, Well, what about the work-aholics? I answered, One sermon at a time, please. Develop Wisdom Do Not Waste Your Precious Efforts. We are told there was so much demanding activity, they did not even have time to eat (, Rest for the hard-working is deserved and needed, but the diligent know how to dig a little deeper to accomplish needed tasks or help those in need. When we are most intent we are most silent. Beware the arrogant, consuming, entitled, lazy, leech-like attitude, which can infect an entire generation, and which has helped destroy many nations before our own. God's Breath Publications: http://www.godsbreathpublications.com/ The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness (Proverbs 21:5). The cross is Parents are admonished to be diligent in instructing (Deuteronomy 6:7) and disciplining their children (Proverbs 13:24). The Divine gift, then, is everything that will help a man to live a high and godly life. (For example, as above, focus first on the long process of sustaining food before enhancing shelter, which you can do while you are waiting on the harvest.). These words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up (Deuteronomy 6:67). But the less we hurry the more should we hasten in running the race set before us. Our public behavior, among those who, Certainly, unbelievers will use whatever sins or perceived inconsistencies we exhibit as a means to speak evil of our Lord and dismiss us, Him, and the gospel (. Diligence refers to attentive, earnest, careful, zealous, persistent effort and application toward a given goal. If you do, God will punish you, sooner or later. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me (Philippians 4:13). He over and over again exhorts to it as the one means to the attainment of all Christian graces, and of all the blessedness of the Christian life. So he sold his restaurant and the motel and went into the chicken spice business. May the same be said of each one of us. The New Testament assures us that the noblest form of that promise shall be fulfilled in the Christian man's communion with his Lord here, and perfected when the diligent disciple shall 'be found of Him in peace,' and stand before the King in that day, accepted and himself a king. Finish your outdoor work and get your fields ready. Stay awake and you will have food to spare. Proverbs 20:13, The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. Proverbs 21:5, He who loves pleasure will become poor. Increased knowledge. Diligence makes God's gifts ours. He just sleeps his life away. Ruth 2:7She said, 'Please let me glean and gather among the sheaves after the reapers.' Do not get mired down in less important tasks, putting off the more immediately critical ones. Whoever loves wine and oil will never be rich.Proverbs 21:17, The sluggards craving will be the death of him because his hands refuse to work. Pull some strings. 4. Sermon illustrations on Diligence. read more, Scripture: I applied my heart to what I observed and learned a lesson from what I saw. For some reason we seem to think that since God is the all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present Creator of the universe and anything else in existence that he should do everything on a grand scale. The lazy man always puts off for tomorrow. Rivers upon rivers collected will make a sea. Interpreted, this means, take care of business first, then take care of your personal affairs. It is a call not to waste your life but to get up and get out and do something with the opportunities that God has placed before you. The night cometh when no man can work.' He is still an immature boy! Note the wide field of action for this homely grace. Next time you tell yourself this lie and waste your valuable time, look in the mirror and decide who you are going to be. 'On this very account' -- because He has given so much -- we are to lay 'all diligence' by the side of His gifts, which are useless to the sluggard. Create your own incentives. It is called The Hard Way. It is comparatively easy to prosper by trickery, the violation of confidence, oppression of the weak, sharp practices, cutting corners, all those methods we are so prone to pileate and condone as business shrewdness. Certain tasks must be accomplished first. Sooner begun, sooner donethe first and last steps are usually the hardest (English Proverb). Samuel Johnson was spot on when he observed. How long will you lie there, you sluggard? Lazy people never do anything, but yet they always complain about being tired! In Scripture diligence is highly commended. Audio Sermon: http://www.godsbreathpublications.com/living-diligent-faith/ Christian/Church Of Christ. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to God honors hard workers by crowning them with his personal blessing. Were born wanting to go the easy way. It is funny how we think God should work. God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit were actively working through some preacher during these years of Divine longsuffering (, Only Noah and his family were saved after this time period (, Therefore, unless other preachers worked during this period and died before the flood, Noah and his family would have been the only shining light, which is corroborated by Gods approval of Noah (. 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most, INTRODUCTION Things invariably go wrong in ways that we cannot anticipate, because of our limited experience. These things have their limited place in the life of the mature, hard working adult; however, they are quickly outgrown, and they must often be sacrificed even completely when the need arises. Preaching Today is blessed to have him as an editorial A few months ago, I came across an article in The Boston Globe about religion in the workplace. Nazarene, Serving the Lord is a lifelong mission, although the nature of the work may change. However, not only is our reputation evidenced by our diligence in labor, so is our Gods reputation! Let the records show I am in favor of vacations. Pro 6:8 but they store up their food during the summer, getting ready for winter. Thorns had come up everywhere. After over two years of being overlooked, toiling unduly, and suffering unjustly, he was promoted to second in the kingdom (, Even if you must labor in the prison (i.e., a lowly, boring job), work with diligence, zeal, and faithfulness, so that you exemplify the integrity of Christians. Work while watching (16-18a) Of one fellow-worker, Paul said, And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have often tested and found diligent in many things (2 Corinthians 8:22). On the one hand there are all great gifts and boundless possibilities as to life and godliness, and on the other diligence as the condition on which all these shall actually become ours, and, passing into our lives, will there produce all these graces which the Apostle goes on to enumerate. Prepare in spring, summer, and fall for winters great need! Review II. I did not read every single verse that addresses this subject. Nehemiah 4:21. The first element, then, in Christian diligence is economy of time as of most precious treasure, and the avoidance, as of a pestilence, of all procrastination. Hurray! For myself personally, I have found that the middle of any project can rather be the difficult part, especially if I look up and around with the dreaded realization, I am not even half done yet. Diligence is the ability to maintain productivity in all seasons (Proverbs 27:23) 5. . Be skilled in what excites you in life, because once you have determined what it is that God has gifted you to do, if you will become skilled at it, you will not serve before obscure men. A sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly. Proverbs 26:16, He who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit and he who looks after his master will be honored. Proverbs 27:18. Joshua was given a task that was God sized and with God's help He was able to do extra-ordinary things. On the front, Jesus prayed for fruit, in the middle, He bore fruit afterwards he thanked God for fruit so work as if you were to live a hundred years, pray as if you were to die tomorrow. And, says Peter, on this very account, because you have all these requisites for such a life already given you, see that you 'bring besides into' the heap of gifts, as it were, that which you and only you can bring, namely, 'all diligence.' It is the road that leads you to the top. How many days and weekends off? It seems to me very like Peter that there should be so much in this letter about the very commonplace and familiar excellence of diligence. . 2 Timothy 2:1-10, THE CENTRALITY OF THE CROSS Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of ding the hard work you already did (Newt Gingrich). For example, kindness, patience, endurance and self-control are all found in the definition of love (1 Corinthians 13:4-8). [Proverbs 18:9], 16. I knew a brother who thrived in the work place, because he happily accepted all the inglorious positions that everyone else disdained, but yet through his zeal, determination, and optimism, he reinvented and refashioned the positions into those that were the most cool and sought after by those that followed him. The 'diligence,' of which the Apostle thinks such great things, reaches, as it were, a hand up into heaven and binds a man to that great unrevealed, electing purpose of God. Why do I fail to overcome destructive habits? God wants us to be diligent in virtually every corner of our lives. When the hay is removed and new growth appeared and the grass from the hills is gathered in, what will happen when the harvest does come in? Pentecostal, We must be diligent in taking initiative in our service to God. Here is the application. Christian/Church Of Christ. He just rolls over and puts the pillow over his head and doesnt get up in the morning. He that diligently seeketh good procureth favor: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him (Proverbs 11:27). B. He's not even taking care of the things he has, whereas a diligent man prizes everything that he has because he had to work to earn it. Do not wait for someone to tell you that you need to get busy and work. Again, the lazy man will have his reason to justify his laziness. A fruitful faith, a sure calling, a cloudless hope, a peaceful welcome at last! Thesis: The primary message of Proverbs is Get wisdom or act and look like a fool! Our American cultures strong sense of work ethic can be traced to our countrys religious roots (Tocqueville, Franklin, Adam Smith, Max Weber), which was previously supported by education and the arts. A sluggard does not plow in season, so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing. Proverbs 20:4, Do not love sleep or you will grow poor. Diligence Matters Sign up to join over 20,000 subscribers receiving our weekly sermon email. TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:58 After you read through these principles, take the time to go back through and look up the origin of each principle in the book of Proverbs. Therefore, we must prepare early, so we will have time to handle unforeseen events. You will be honored because of your hard work. It is the way of staying in bed. Preached by Jimmy Seibert II Peter was written from prison during a time of intense persecution and a time of false teachings which condoned a virulent sexual permissiveness and moral relativity. by Lyn Chaffart | May 7, 2016 | Dedication, Diligence, Motivation, Priorities. Seest thou a man diligent in his business? Introduction | ; Board Members | ; The Eviction | ; Projects | Get in it. God Blesses Godly People Ruth 2:1-23 read more, Scripture: If we will put it forth, then the gifts that God has given, and which are not really ours unless we put it forth, will pass into the very substance of our being, and unfold themselves according to the life that is in them; even the life that is in Jesus Christ Himself, in all forms of beauty and sweetness and power and blessedness. "Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance; for ye serve the Lord Christ" (Colossians 3:23-24). All the while the game of life is being played all around us and we are sitting on the bench, sound asleep. The more I study various virtues I am impressed that they are all interrelated. Half work, half watch (16-18a) Galatians 1:4-6:14. Or you dont like what God has brought into your life: lots of disappointment, lots of frustration. Our work for others will be done, even though our toil will not be quite yet complete (, Therefore, whatever we choose to accomplish in this life, we must strive to complete diligently, because our window of opportunity is relatively small (. (Great for Labor Day), Scripture: I have been doing this in Waynesboro for the last 3.5 years. read more, Scripture: Presbyterian/Reformed. B. God, Prayer and hard work Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life (Proverbs 4:23). Many people move but are not diligent. , all rights reserved and puts the pillow over sermon on hard work and diligence head and doesnt get up in morning. 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