Proverbs 10:4 He becomes poor that deals with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent makes rich. This rule applies alike to the business of life and the concerns of the soul. The law holds good in common things. The earth brings forth thorns instead of grapes unless it be cultivated by the labour of man. A world bringing forth food spontaneously might have suited a sinless race, but it would be unsuitable for mankind as they now are. The fallen cannot be left idle with safety to themselves. The necessity of labour has become a blessing to man. The maxim has passed into a proverb, "If you do not wait on your business, your business will not wait on you." That diligence in necessary to progress in holiness is witnessed by all the Word of God and all the experience of His people. It would be a libel on the Divine economy to imagine that the tender plant of grace would thrive in a sluggard's garden. The work is difficult, the times are bad. He who would gain in godliness must put his soul into the business. But he who puts his soul into the business will grow rich. When all counts are closed he who is rich in faith is the richest man. (W. Arnot, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.WEB: He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth. |
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