What Proverbs has to say about work

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What Proverbs has to say about work

The Role of Work in God’s Creation Genesis 1:28-30 √ Subdue √ Rule Genesis 2:4-5,15 √ Cultivate √ Maintain Work was part of God’s creative order Work was included in his evaluation comment of everything being “____________” (1:31) very good

Work After the Fall of Man Genesis 3:17-18 √ The ground was cursed √ Weeds were introduced Genesis 3:19 √ Work became more painful Work is still part of God’s creative order for man

Characteristics of Sluggards Makes Excuses 22:13 26:15 6:9-11 10:26 15:19 26:16 21:25-26 Characteristics of Sluggards Work unfinished Procrastinate Opportunities Attracts obstacles Dreams, talks, doesn’t work Wise in own eyes Irritating and unreliable

1. Learn from Observation (6:6-11) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n0SkIGARuo

1. Learn from Observation (24:30-32) I passed by the field of the sluggard, and by the vineyard of the man lacking sense; and behold, it was completely overgrown with thistles; its surface was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down. When I saw, I reflected upon it; I looked, and received instruction. 1. Learn from Observation (24:30-32)

Sow a thought and you reap an action; sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson

More Application Thoughts Colossians 3:23-24 4. Do your work diligently as unto the Lord 2. Plan and Prioritize daily activities 3. Plan a Basic Schedule (daily/weekly) A= Must Do B= Should Do C=Time Waster (Block Times)