(James 1:2-4 NIV) Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

(Gen 30:31,32 NLT) “What wages do you want?” Laban asked again. Jacob replied, “Don’t give me anything. Just do this one thing, and I’ll continue to tend and watch over your flocks. Let me inspect your flocks today and remove all the sheep and goats that are speckled or spotted, along with all the black sheep. Give these to me as my wages.

(Prov 27:23,24 GNB) Look after your sheep and cattle as carefully as you can, because wealth is not permanent. Not even nations last forever.

(John 5:19,20 MSG) Jesus explained himself at length. “I’m telling you this straight. The Son can’t independently do a thing, only what he sees the Father doing.

(Prov 27:2 NIV) Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips. This morning we continue our series entitled, “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.”

(Prov 26:15 GW) A lazy person puts his fork in his food. He wears himself out as he brings it back to his mouth.

(Prov 26:14 GW) As a door turns on its hinges, so the lazy person turns on his bed.

(Prov 24:30-34 CEV) I once walked by the field and the vineyard of a lazy fool. Thorns and weeds were everywhere, and the stone wall had fallen down.

This morning we continue our series entitled “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.” Another reoccurring theme in Proverbs is the importance of diligent work.