The Virtue of Diligence

The Virtue of Diligence

Proverbs 10:4 reads, “The hand of the diligent makes rich.”   The word “diligent” means “to cut or sharpen.” It describes a worker who’s sharp, decisive and keen. He or she wants to work, make a difference, and contribute to...
The Virtue of Diligence

God’s Definition of “Rich”

Proverbs 10:22 reads, “The blessing of the Lord – it makes [truly] rich, and He adds no sorrow with it [neither does toiling increase it].”   When the famous publisher William Randolph Hearst read about a certain painting, he became very interested...
The Virtue of Diligence

Don’t Label People – Love Them

2 Corinthians 5:16 reads, “We have stopped evaluating others from a human point of view.”   If you tend to associate only with “your own kind,” think about this: “We have stopped evaluating others from a human point of view.” Jesus...
The Virtue of Diligence

Stop Doing Things That Don’t Work

Colossians 3:16 reads, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom.”   The story’s told of a couple who decided to go duck hunting together. They heard that they needed a good duck hunting dog, so they went to a kennel and got one. They...
The Virtue of Diligence

God Wants to Set You Free

John 8:36 reads, “If the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.”   When you become a prisoner of war, the enemy controls all your movements and decides what each day of your life will be like. Has the enemy captured you? Perhaps you’ve tried...