Chapter: Proverbs 5 | Verse: Proverbs 10:4
You can have the dream, the opportunity, and the talent—but if your hands stay in your pockets, don’t expect a harvest. Solomon didn’t sugarcoat laziness. He called it what it is: the fast track to poverty.
“Poor is he who works with a slack hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.” — Proverbs 10:4, LSB
Proverbs 5 warns about the seductive pull of shortcuts—especially in the areas of purity and discipline. And Proverbs 10 drives the point home: laziness is deadly, not just financially, but spiritually.
God honors diligence. Not hustle-for-hustle’s sake, but faithful, daily effort that reflects His character. He’s a worker. A Creator. A Redeemer. And He calls us to reflect Him in our labor.
Lazy hands don’t just lose money—they miss out on maturity, stewardship, and legacy.
This isn’t about performance—it’s about purpose. Laziness isn’t rest. It’s resistance to responsibility. And it will cost you.
Where have your hands grown slack?
- Identify one area of spiritual, relational, or vocational laziness.
- Set a small, faithful goal this week—and follow through.
- Remember: diligence isn’t just a work ethic. It’s worship.
Walking with God means showing up—consistently, humbly, obediently. We’re not after flash. We’re after faithfulness. And if you’re ready to get to work, our latest podcast episodes are waiting.
Closing Prayer
God, strengthen my hands. Help me honor You in the small, faithful work You’ve given me to do.
