Hands #6

One of the most important principles taught in the bible about the hands is in the area of work! God expects a man to work and take care of his family. We are not to be lazy!!! Look at this verse:

Proverbs 6:9-11
9 How long will you lie there, O sluggard?
When will you arise from your sleep?
10 A little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the hands to rest,
11 and poverty will come upon you like a robber,
and want like an armed man.

Wow does this ever describe out nation right now!!! We have become lazy and think others are to take care of us! Look at all the entitlement programs of the government!!! Noon! Get a job! Work for your money. Now i realize some folks come upon hard times and need help for a time. I am not talking about that, I am talking about able bodied folks who are able and not willing or looking to work! Look what God says here:

2 Thessalonians 3:10
10 For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.

Folks when we get back to the teaching of God's Word and obey it things will be so much better! How long until we figure this out??? 

So let us examine our selves this morning....are we working or are we looking for someone else to take care of us? God gave you two hands...use them to take care of your family and to glorify the Lord!

Tom