A Proverb a Day Vol. 6 Part 2
The Best Work for You
Sunday, March 14, 2021
I. A Proverb A Day – Financial Wisdom Vol.6
A.The Best Work for You
1.(Prov. 14:23 NKJV; 6:6-11 all NLT) There is profit in all work. Any job is better than none, but there is work that is well suited for you. Wisdom of the ant.
a.Complex society/division of labor
b.Queen/workers: builders, maintenance, food finders, rearing young, protectors.
2.(1 Tim. 6:17) The Bible repeatedly teaches about the value and rewards of diligent, hard work, but your work can and should be enjoyable to you.
a.(Gen. 3:17-19; Luke 22:44; Eze. 44:17-18) Jesus reversed the curse of work.
b.(Prov. 24:27 AMP) prepare your work before you start a family and build a home.
~(2 Tim. 2:15 KJV) study and be diligent
~(Prov. 29:18 KJV) Do you have vision for your life?
-(Hab. 2:2-3) write out your vision!
c.(Prov. 18:16; Eccl. 3:11-13 AMP) Identify your gifts. Your gifts coincide with your passion and purpose.
~“When we discover our gifts, we uncover our passion. When we uncover our passion, we find our purpose. When we find our purpose, we can fulfill our destiny.”
~(Prov. 19:21 AMP) the Lord’s purpose for you is what will prevail and succeed.
~(Jer. 29:11-14 NIV) God has great plans for your life so stay connected to Him.
3.(Matt. 25:14-30 AMP) Those who utilize their gifts, talents and abilities will be increased and those who don’t will lose what they have.
[Pastor Lee Stokes]