The Slothful Man - Proverbs 12:27

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “the righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduces them”, and in chapter twelve and verse twenty-seven of Proverbs Solomon said, “the slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting” where we read,

The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting:

but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

The verse begins, “The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting:” Solomon began with the words, “the slothful man” or “the lax, slack, deceitful and treacherous person whether male or female” “roasts not” which means “does not set in motion, start, cook and catch in a net” “that which he took in hunting” or “the game that he, the person, caught and took for food and provision”. Solomon shared how a person who is slack and lazy does not catch nor cook their game.

The verse goes on to say, “but the substance of a diligent man is precious.” Solomon continued with the words, “but the substance” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover the wealth, riches and high value” “of a diligent man” which means “belonging to a sharp, assiduous and hard-working person whether male or female who is strict, incised, ” “is precious” or “exists as valuable, prized, weighty, rare and splendid”. Solomon said the wealth and riches belonging to a hard-working person who makes use of everything they find because it is considered weighty and prized.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon the difference between people who are lazy and those who are hard-working. Those who are har-working make use of everything they find, however, people who are lazy tend to want everything done for them. God wants us to to be “diligent” and not “slothful”. He gave us His Son Jesus to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind, and when we believe and trust in Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us to be hard-working so we may enjoy His blessings according to His Divine purpose and plan.

Next time Solomon says, “in the way of righteousness is life”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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