Part of the Family

Proverbs 18:9
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

What is being slothful in work? Not being on time? Not being efficient? Yes that's what the Word of God is telling us this morning. God doesn't want us to be lazy or slothful in our working. He desires that whatever we are doing, that we would do it as if we were doing the job for Him. If you were to take a look at just these last thirty days of your life, what would you find? Would you be able to say that you have worked at all things as if you were doing it for the Lord Himself?

What about at work? Many of us today work for a paycheck and that is all. Slothfulness or laziness is constant in our routine because we only get paid so much, so we only do so much. The employer asks you to go a little farther and you say, "That's not my job". But then when the raises are handed out you wonder why you didn't get one. Sound familiar?

What about your family/marriage? How hard did you work on that the last thirty days? I understand that marriage and family shouldn't always be viewed as a job, but believe this or not...sometimes it is discipline that keeps things structured. Working at keeping your selfish desires put aside so that the desires of your spouse or children are fulfilled can be labor at times. So many dad's today think that putting in all the overtime and giving materialistic things to the family is all they need. Well that is not working out to well for the families. Many mom's think purchasing the finest clothing, keeping up with the "in" crowd is all the family needs. Again, that's not working to well. Don't be lazy in your marriage. You could be asleep one day and wake up to realize that everything or everyone is gone.

Look at the last part of our scripture. The one who is slothful in his work is a brother to him that is a waster. How true! Laziness is always accompanied by wastefulness. The scripture says that they are brothers. There have been times that people come up to me and say, "Are you so-in-so's brother?" I say, "Yes, I am. How did you know?" Most every time they answer, "Because you look alike" or "I just knew you were related".

How did your evaluation go? Who are you working for? Let Christ be the one you labor for in all things and see if He doesn't bless you in all things. Don't be related to these two brothers.