1. What Proverbs has to say about work

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 1. Learn from Observation (6:6-11)

6. 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)

8. 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

9. 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)