Theres Profit In All Labour

Friday, 4 April 2025

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"In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury" (Proverbs 14:23).

The opening verse draws a stark contrast between working hard, being diligent, and idle talk or laziness. The idle talker or lazy person tends to poverty. The term penury is synonymous with poverty, lack, want, or being broke. Proverbs 14:23 (CEV) says, Hard work is worthwhile, but empty talk will make you poor.

People who work hard receive something for their efforts; their labour produces results. But there are those who engage in endless chatter; they criticize everything. They know what the government, the governor, the mayor, and even the president ought to be doing. They have opinions on every subject, but do nothing themselves.

The Bible is clear about such individuals: their mere talk, without the right actions, will lead to lack and poverty. Idle talkers may sound knowledgeable and convincing, but their words have no value. No wonder, the Word emphasizes the importance of diligence and warns against idleness. Proverbs 10:4-5 says, He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: the hand of the diligent maketh rich. He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

Proverbs 12:24 further contradistinguishes between the diligent and the sluggard; it says, The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

God's plan for you, however, is far beyond simply working hard to avoid poverty; rather, it is for you to prosper in every area of your life. He expresses this clearly in 3 John 1:2. It says, Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

This is Gods desire for youto experience true prosperity in every dimension of your life: spiritually, materially, and physically. Therefore, choose to be productive. Engage diligently in your work or business and in what God has called you to do. Align yourself with Gods vision of prosperity, applying wisdom and diligence in your pursuits. And because God delights in your prosperity, Hell bless your work and cause you to walk in abundance and unending supply. Praise God!

Prayer

Dear Father, thank you for the wisdom of your Word that guides me in the path of productivity and prosperity. As a diligent and productive steward, my works are blessed and Im prospering in every area of my life, even as my soul prospers. I enjoy unending prosperity and abundance, in Jesus Name. Amen.

Further Study

Proverbs 12:24

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Psalm 1:3


(This article was culled from:
Rhapsody of Realities (English)
Authored By:
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DD.
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