They are Lazy

Pharaoh said that the Israelites were lazy, because they wanted to leave to make sacrifices to God. Their special request had nothing to do with being lazy, but this was an easy way for Pharaoh to speak out against this request. The Israelites were requesting to travel a good distance to make sacrifices to God. … Continue reading They are Lazy →

Idle Walkers

I love the term “walking in idleness.” The phrase sounds funny. If you are idle, you certainly are not walking. That requires action. This passage isn’t talking about physically walking though. This passage is focused on laziness. The Bible mentions laziness many times; each time laziness is mentioned in a negative light. God has something … Continue reading Idle Walkers →

Vinegar to Teeth

Vinegar is not good for your teeth. Because it is acidic, it can attack at the enamel of your teeth. Smoke in the eyes can distort your view. It can cause your eyes to burn and water. Today’s proverb compares these things to lazy people. Vinegar damages the good part of the teeth. Smoke prevents … Continue reading Vinegar to Teeth →

Good Withholding

We can all be a little self-centered. We can all get lazy due to over-exhaustion. There are moments when we do not feel like doing something. Today’s passage tells us not to without good from someone who deserves it. If it is in our power to help a person who deserves something, we are not … Continue reading Good Withholding →

Crumbling Bags

When I reached back to the bag rack, I noticed that there was a bunch of crumbled bags that were placed inside the first bag on the rack. They must have fallen off the rack, come off with other bags, or posed a problem by being too difficult to open during bagging. As a result, … Continue reading Crumbling Bags →