This week’s “word” is important all the time, but especially now! You are in the middle of summer break and it is easy to mistake a “break” and “being lazy.” They are not the same.                 God gives us “breaks” to enjoy, to celebrate, as a stewardship. They are also given in order that we can better serve Him with all our might.

Vacation does not make up our “life” however. Being lazy is a sin, a bad one. Let’s look at a few verses from Proverbs. What is the lazy person like? What does he do, or not do.     1. Lazy people are “experts” at making excuses…..22: 13, 26:13      2. He lets opportunities go to waste….6:9,10      3. He does not finish what he starts…12:27; 19:24: 26:15      4. He justifes his foolishness…26:16      5. He is useless to others… 18:9, 10:26      6. He does not want to learn…. 6:6-11….or he learns too late.                 These people have few friends, can’t find or keep a job, are not great candidates for marriage. The lazy person is a fool.                What is the opposite person? He is diligent, recognizes that work is an important part of life. But he is also one who recognizes “breaks” as God’s gifts, is able to enjoy them and use them as God wishes. “Breaks” do not rule his life, God does.