Laziness...God does not like!

I think America needs to pay attention very closely to God's Word here it would help solve many economic problems we have!

Proverbs 6:6-11

6 Go to the ant, you sluggard!
Consider her ways and be wise,
7 Which, having no captain,
Overseer or ruler,
8 Provides her supplies in the summer,
And gathers her food in the harvest.
9 How long will you slumber, O sluggard?
When will you rise from your sleep?
10 A little sleep, a little slumber,
A little folding of the hands to sleep—
11 So shall your poverty come on you like a prowler,
And your need like an armed man

Have you ever watched ants? They are simply amazing. They never stop working and carry things way heavier than they are. They really have no boss but they are part of a clan where they know they have a job to do and are a part of their working society! The ant stocks up for the long winter. They plan ahead! We have so many in America now who want everything handed to them. This costs everyone! It is not right and God is showing us this here. I wonder what would happen to an ant if the ant did nothing. His clan would probably kill him or atleast send him packing. In verse 9 God asks how long are you gonna lay around? Then is verse 11 God tells us the result of laziness...poverty. I have never figured out how a man can lay around and expect others to take care of him if he is able to work. Now don't get me wrong here I have no problem helping those in need and believe we are taught in scripture to do that. I also believe scripture teaches if you are able to work and don't because of laziness then you will suffer the consequences. Look at this verse:

2 Thessalonians 3:10

10 For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.

That pretty well sums it up doesn't it! Let us make sure we are the ant not the sluggard!

Tom