Scripture: Proverbs 10: 2
Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death.
Scripture Commentary: What has lasting value?
Some people bring unhappiness on themselves by choosing ill-gotten treasures. By craving satisfaction, they may do something that destroys their chances of ever achieving something of lasting value. God’s principles for right living bring lasting happiness because they guide us into long-term right behavior in spite of our ever changing feelings.
Scripture: Proverbs 10: 4
Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.
Scripture Commentary: God gives you new opportunity every day.
Every day God gives you opportunities to grow, serve and be productive. Yet it’s so easy to waste time, letting life slip away.
Refuse to be a lazy person, sleeping and frittering away the hours that are meant for productive work. God has a job for you to do.
The gift He has given you is to be used to glorify His name. Don’t let anything become more important than your search for God’s wisdom. To know God is not just to know the facts about Him, but also to stand in awe of Him and have a relationship with Him.
Don’t be the disgraceful son and sleep your life away. Be fruitful and go into the world talking about Jesus Christ.
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