One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys. (Proverbs 18:9)
Let's face it, we're all tempted to do less than our best at times. It doesn't really matter, and then we'll have some spare time at the end of the day to spend on ourselves in whatever way we want.
The thing is, our time is not our own - we were bought with a price (1 Corinthians 6:20), and part of that means that we are to do all of our work as to the Lord. (Colossians 3:23).
The thing is, when we choose not to work, we are choosing to let things go. We are choosing to let those who are working against God and His Kingdom take the initiative. We are choosing to let God's work be destroyed.
It isn't easy to work hard all the time. It's so much EASIER to let things go, just for a bit. To do less than our best. Especially when what is below your best is "good enough" in the eyes of most. But less than our best is never good enough for God's kingdom. God made us each for a specific purpose, and if we are not doing our best we are often neglecting the work that Jesus has prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10).
So roll up your sleeves, and get to work for the glory of God!
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