LAZINESS 2

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 *Text:* Proverbs 19:24.


 *The lazy person buries his hand in his dish and doesn’t bother to bring it back to his mouth.* 


While Jesus was addressing the one-talent man in the parable of the talent,  He referred to Him as an evil and lazy person. Mathew 25: 26.That is, whoever refuses to do his assignment in God's kingdom is not only lazy but also evil.


Eventually, when verdict was passed on this man, I'm sure it was more than he bargained for-

Jesus said "throw this useless servant into the darkness outside! In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’” Mathew 25:30 ISV.


 *Laziness is not just a vice that can make life unpalatable for her host here on earth,  it's a sin that can lead one to hell.* 


James  4:17  says *Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.* 


A lazy person cannot inherit the promise of God.

Hear this submission from Hebrews 6:11 &12 -But we want each of you to continue to be diligent to the very end, in order to give full assurance to your hope.Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are inheriting the promises through faith and patience.


In this kingdom (God's kingdom) there's no room for laziness. Jesus said in John 5:17 that , “My Father has been working until now, and I too, am working.” The least you can do is to be like your father. Our father is not lazy, Jesus our Master is not lazy, you can't afford to be lazy.


 *BIBLE READING* : 


Matthew 25:14-30.


 *PRAYER FOCUS* 


1. I receive grace to be diligent in all my endeavours.


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