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Hebrew: רשׁע Transliteration: ‛âshar Pronunciation: aw-shar' Definition: A primitive root; properly to accumulate; chiefly (specifically) to grow (causatively make) rich
Hebrew: רשׁע Transliteration: ‛âshar Pronunciation: aw-shar' Definition: A primitive root; properly to accumulate; chiefly (specifically) to grow (causatively make) rich
Hebrew: רשׁע Transliteration: ‛âshar Pronunciation: aw-shar' Definition: A primitive root; properly to accumulate; chiefly (specifically) to grow (causatively make) rich
Proposition: To fight laziness and encourage everyone to live a godly life thru diligence
Introduction
Proverbs is filled with verses that contrast the godly (righteous) person with the wicked. These
statements are not intended to apply universally to all people in every situation.
Solomon presents a contrasting relationship between a godly and wicked person. We often associate
“godliness” to being “like God” or being a perfect being. As followers of Christ, we have been given the
power of the Holy Spirit to help us live a godly life, peter says.
Through our knowledge of him we can live a life of godliness. Our main goal as disciples, as a lifegroup
is-- Christ-likeness (godliness) and everything is just an overflow of that goal: number of disciples, great
worship, excellent prayer life, no-skip devotion, excellent grades, dream job, families and an attitude like
Christ.
Solomon then set another contrasting image between two hands so that we can identify godliness and
wickedness.
Hebrew: עׁשר
Transliteration: ‛âshar
Pronunciation: aw-shar'
Definition: A primitive root; properly to accumulate; chiefly (specifically) to grow
(causatively make) rich
To grow is to live a godly life, a godly life makes a diligent man.
Stay awake and have food to spare Love sleep and grow poor 20:13
Sleeps early and rises up on time Sleep too much, which leads to 24:30-34
poverty
As peter says, our knowledge of Christ enables us to live a godly life.. A life growing, flourishing, thru
our diligent hands. .
The Challenge of being a Christian is not to acquire more knowledge about kay Lord, it is the applied
action in our everyday life is.
Life Hacks
In what area of your life are you having a hard time living a godly life? Can you identify this with
the comparison between a diligent and a lazy hand?
Life Application
1. With your accountability partner, give some solution on how you can overcome laziness
specifically on what you have shared.
2. Pray for each other
-End-
-Leader prays -pray for diligent hands, deliver every spirit of laziness.