“Laziness Leads To Shamefulness”
Saturday, May 3, 2025Key Verse
“He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.” Proverbs 10:5
Text — Proverbs 10:1-5
Message
God loves us so much and wants the best for us. He knows that being lazy does not just do us harm, but it can also bring feelings of shame upon us. When we are lazy, we might not get to experience all the good things God has planned for us.
Thompson lived with his parents in a city. He loved playing video games all day long and never wanted to help his parents with chores or do his school work. He believed he could continue to have fun without any consequence. But as time passed, he started falling behind in his academics. One day, Thompson’s parents had a serious talk with him, emphasizing the importance of being diligent and hardworking. He changed his behaviour and became more involved in household chores and dedicating more time to studying. As a result, he achieved improved grades and earned respect from his classmates.
As friends of Jesus, we should avoid laziness and endeavor to be diligent in everything we do. By working hard and being responsible, we can do well in life, avoid shame and open ourselves up to the blessings God has in store for us.
Further Reading
Proverbs 12:24-27
Prayer for today
God, help me develop a diligent attitude in all that I do.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
