LIFE CAN COME at you fast. For a student, it seems like every moment at the end of the semester is required for study. If you are like me, this could have been prevented with proper preparation. The Bible warns us of being idle and slothful, this is because when this happens, we forget our obligations as Christians. It has been said that "much study is wearisome to the flesh," so after burying ourselves in books we are often too tired to pick up our Bible to read.
What then should a diligent Christian do? It is important to always be prepared and to never be lazy. "Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise!" Be always prepared, for a Christian delights in work. Our examples from the Old Testament such as Daniel and Joseph show us that hard work can be used to glorify God. God will reward your work with prosperity, especially when it is done in a righteous manner. This is no different for our spiritual life. Christ instructed us to always be ready, for the end is at hand.
I now look back at the past few weeks and realize the effect procrastination has had on my spiritual life. There is a certain wisdom involved in being diligent and I think it is worth considering the value in good, honest work which is done early for God's sake.
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