DCLM Higher Everyday 29 October 2023 — Student Sluggards
Topic: Student Sluggards
Text: Proverbs 20: 4-7
5Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
6Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
7The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.
Key Verse: “The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing” (Proverb 20: 4).
Message
A sluggard is a person who is lazy, stupid, and idle or exhibits slothful habits. A sluggard is a poltroon or a mean-spirited wretch. Nothing kills a person like idleness. A lazy person has over a thousand reasons why he or she will not work, read, or support others to achieve a meaningful purpose. The cumulative effect of being a sluggard is poverty. Some common attributes and characteristics of a student sluggard are: blaming others, making excuses, creating false impression, dodging activities, joining bad groups, cheating in exams, instability, faithlessness, complaining and wretchedness.
God did not create anybody a sluggard. The principle of work is written into all of God’s creation; though God provides food for every bird, He does not throw it into its nest – they go out to seek it. Are you a student sluggard? If you do not attend classes regularly, pay attention in class, take down notes, do given assignments and study regularly, then what are you? A sluggard, of course. Is Christ your Saviour? Have a little talk with Him for a change.
Quote: Nothing kills a person like idleness
Challenge: Diligence changes poor records.
Prayer for today: May the word sluggard not be mentioned concerning me, O God!
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
