If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. – 1 Corinthians 3:14, KJV “Utility” is defined as the ability to satisfy human needs or wants. The more utility something has, the more valuable it is, and the more people are willing to pay for it. Take automobiles, for… Continue reading How is your utility?
Category: Slothfulness
To command the respect of the outside world…
11 To make it your ambition and definitely endeavor to live quietly and peacefully, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we charged you, 12 So that you may bear yourselves becomingly and be correct and honorable and command the respect of the outside world, being dependent on nobody [self-supporting] and having need of nothing. – 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12Amplified Bible (AMP) When people consider… Continue reading To command the respect of the outside world…
Does God really help those who help themselves?
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, KJV For generations people have made this false statement: the Bible says that God will help those who help themselves. Feel free to search for this phrase in the Bible, but… Continue reading Does God really help those who help themselves?
According to your ability…
To one he gave five talents [probably about $5,000], to another two, to another one—to each in proportion to his own personal ability. Then he departed and left the country. – Matthew 25:15, Amplified Bible (AMP) God knows what abilities we have, for He is the one who gave them to us. At different stages… Continue reading According to your ability…
Getting Things Done
He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. – Proverbs 10:4, KJV Writing for Entrepreneur magazine, Meiko Patton identified 21 Ways to Achieve Wealth and Success that she gleaned from Tom Corley, author of The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals. Habit number 7 was this:… Continue reading Getting Things Done
Is watching TV or riding a bike more fun?
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. – Proverbs 21:25-26, King James Version (KJV) According to Shawn Achor in his book, The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance… Continue reading Is watching TV or riding a bike more fun?
I’m so overwhelmed! – Part 3
The appetite of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the appetite of the diligent is abundantly supplied. – Proverbs 13:4, Amplified Bible (AMP) Jerry DeVries, 78, was one of the experts that Karl Pillemer interviewed for his book 30 Lessons For Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans. As Mr. DeVries reports:… Continue reading I’m so overwhelmed! – Part 3
It doesn’t matter if I read my Bible, right?
Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. – Psalm 37:5, King James Version (KJV) The Bible is clear that God is sovereign over His creation, which means that He has complete and total power to control what does and does not happen on Earth. But… Continue reading It doesn’t matter if I read my Bible, right?
It’s amazing what a stroll along the beach can accomplish.
And Moses said to the Israelites, See, the Lord called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah; And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and wisdom, with intelligence and understanding, and with knowledge and all craftsmanship, To devise artistic designs, to work… Continue reading It’s amazing what a stroll along the beach can accomplish.
You will reap His blessings if you sow His excellence in all that you do.
The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. – Proverbs 14:35, KJV Do you want the favor of the person in authority over you? Then act wisely. Or, would you rather incur the anger of the person in authority over you? Then act shamefully. What does… Continue reading You will reap His blessings if you sow His excellence in all that you do.