The Bible says, Remember the poor, but not the deadbeats and layabouts. He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand. God feeds the sparrows every day, but the sparrows are always "on the move" looking for their food. God doesn't just drop food in the sparrow's nest. The hungry sparrow has to take the initiative and be diligent to look for his food, and then the Creator faithfully guides and provides for the sparrow. The next time you see a sparrow, notice that he or she is always "on the move", because they want to feed themselves and their babies. Sparrows have more sense, diligence, determination and natural affection than a large number of Americans today.
Faith should never be used as an excuse for idleness. If you just set back, cross your arms, think others owe you a living, and say, "The Lord will provide"; with that attitude, the Lord will probably provide you with bankruptcy, foreclosure, and repossessions. Never think that the LORD is ever going to bless laziness and loafing. God never promised in the Bible to provide for idle slackers or lazy, presumptuous loafers. Sluggards, shirkers, and good-for-nothing do-nothings will inevitably be in trouble financially. The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing. Be not slothful in your daily business; Let not thy hands be slack.
Faith should never be used as an excuse for idleness. If you just set back, cross your arms, think others owe you a living, and say, "The Lord will provide"; with that attitude, the Lord will probably provide you with bankruptcy, foreclosure, and repossessions. Never think that the LORD is ever going to bless laziness and loafing. God never promised in the Bible to provide for idle slackers or lazy, presumptuous loafers. Sluggards, shirkers, and good-for-nothing do-nothings will inevitably be in trouble financially. The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing. Be not slothful in your daily business; Let not thy hands be slack.
Jesus said, Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. *Luke 12:6-7*
