“Labour With Your Hands”
Tuesday, December 3, 2024Key Verse
“For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat” (2 Thessalonians 3:10).
Text —2 Thessalonians 3:6-10
Message
The God who commanded us to multiply and subdue the earth, did not intend that we should fold our hands and then have riches and wealth poured into our hands. He expects us to work, that is why He instructed Adam and Eve to dress (take care of) the Garden of Eden. Paul in our text, categorically stated that anyone who is unwilling to work, should not eat. By that very instruction, he totally condemned every act of laziness and being a burden on others. It would be unchristian, therefore, for any youth to feel entitled to the blessings of Abraham, and yet, be unwilling to be industrious like Abraham.
God has given youths ability and talent, which if harnessed properly will make them successful. However, be careful not to engage in any labour that is fraudulent, because God frowns at fraud. Proverbs 20:17 says, “Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.” It is by the labour of your hands that you will be blessed.
Quote
Be industrious like Abraham
Challenge
God did not create you to be a loafer.
Prayer for today