Proverbs 21:25-26 “The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.”
Sin promises one thing and delivers exactly the opposite.
This slothful man desires riches, but his sin provides nothing but more desire.
While the enemy tries desperately to convince us that seeking our own pleasure will satisfy, we find only that it empties us and increases the intensity of our hunger.
The outcome for the righteous man is different. He spends no time desiring riches, but rather gives without regard to his own desire.
This righteous man is only the more likely to receive gain, even if it does not come in the form of financial resources.
Doing right by following God, and specifically giving, results more in the riches of peace, joy, and a clear conscience.
Though we all tend toward sloth because of our flesh, we should examine the results and choose instead to remain faithful.
Proverbs 21:25-26 “The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.”