NO ROOM FOR SLOTHFULNESS

Some believers have a misconception about work. Some see it as a burden that disrupts or interferes with their fun and comfort.

Whereas others only see it as a means to make money. Hence, if not for monetary gains, most people would not work.

Others would also cut corners or use dubious means to make money, because, to them, the primary purpose of life and work in general is to make money or wealth.

Some Christians also think of work as a curse owing to the depravity of man. They try to decipher between spiritual and secular work, saying it is a waste of time to do any secular work because “it has no eternal value “, but they are all misconceptions.

Work is an integral part of mankind’s existence.

In GOD’s creation plan from the very genesis of things, man was placed in the Garden of Eden to be steward over all that had been made there.

“And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.”

(Genesis 2:15)

This means HE desires that man should work rather than live an idle life. HE made Adam dress and till the Garden even when he was in a state of perfection and innocence, negating the view that work is a result of the fall.

So, do not see work as a punishment, curse, or something you need to do just because of monetary benefits.

GOD instituted it for the happiness of man; for even in the state of innocence, man couldn't have been happy if inactive. GOD gave him work to do, and his employment contributed to his happiness.

For the physique of man, as well as his mind, plainly proves that he was never intended for a mere contemplative life.

GOD wants everyone to work. HE wants you to have a legitimate and gainful employment so that you can earn a living, have a feeling of accomplishment, and contribute to the well-being of others.

HE detests laziness and idleness. In fact, HE rewards hard work with blessings and idleness with curses.

HE says through the apostle Paul, "If any would not work, neither should he eat" —2 Thessalonians 3:10;

Rise up and work! Prayerfully look for a legitimate, honest, and GOD-honouring work to do. (Ephesians 4:28)

And be diligent in your work. Do not despise small opportunities though, for your small business today can become a conglomerate tomorrow. (Job 8:7)

Avoid laziness and idleness. But, do not make your work an idol.

Remember; legitimate, honest, and productive work has great gains, for “In all labour there is profit” (Proverbs 14:23)