5/1/10
Time Spent: 17 min
Main Idea: The path of the sluggard is contrasted with the way of the upright
What I Learned about God: A lifelong journey with God throughout one's life is done with much diligence.
Summary: There are two paths to traverse; the sluggard's way is like hedge of thorns while the upright is a level highway. The sluggard's disobedience and laziness causes roots, bad habits, and duties to be left unattended, leading towards a road filled with thorns and hedges. It is interesting to note that the "sluggard" is not compared with the "diligent", but rather the upright. It goes to show that being lazy in respect to living wisely is synonymous for unrighteous living in life. The way of the upright however, is a level highway. He or she is diligent in tending to it, cleaning it, and even filling up the potholes in the road. In the end, laziness will only bring more work for the sluggard to attend to while the righteous may joyfully walk on the easy road leading towards wisdom in God.
Application: After pulling up weeds for an hour at church, I understand what happens when things go unattended. These weeds had some sort of natural defense with spikes on the plants which made them even harder to pluck out. That clean-up and my QT today are a good reminder to what God has spoken to me: be diligent or stuff is going to grow. I could already see some spiritual weeds needing to be plucked out of my life. One of them is my "self-sufficiency" complex demonstrated by my lack of prayer times during the day. Also, the tendency to view Mondays as freedom from God days, where QT and prayer will happen begrudgingly has also caused a state of alarm for my soul. Identifying is one thing, pulling out is another. To apply this QT, I will resolve to pray 15 minutes for ministry and preparation and also I will spend my time on Monday first thing that I do before I go on the internet or check my email is to do QT and prayer with the Lord.
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