BE NOT SLOTHFUL IN BUSINESS: A CALL TO DILIGENCE IN WORSHIP

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Good -Life Devotional: BE NOT SLOTHFUL IN BUSINESS: A CALL TO DILIGENCE IN WORSHIP

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Romans 12:11 commands, “Be not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord” (KJV). The Greek word for “slothful” here is oknēros (ὀκνηρός), meaning lazy, hesitant, or lacking effort. This warning is not merely about work ethic but about our spiritual attitude toward all we do, including business and daily labor.

Work is an act of worship when done unto the Lord (Colossians 3:23). Worship is not just singing or praying; it requires diligence, commitment, and effort. The Greek word for worship, latreia (λατρεία), also means service. Thus, our business and job are expressions of worship, and to worship rightly, we must be diligent.

Hebrews 6:12 further exhorts, “That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” Here, slothful is again nōthros (νωθρός), meaning sluggish or dull. A lack of diligence can make us spiritually ineffective, preventing us from receiving God’s promises.

Proverbs 22:29 states, “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.” Diligence in our work honors God and brings promotion. Proverbs 10:4 warns, “He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.”

To be slothful in business is to be negligent in worship. True worship demands excellence and faithfulness. Let us work as unto the Lord, being fervent in spirit, diligent in service, and faithful in all things.

PRAYER; Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to be diligent at work .

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