Jesus Wants Us to Prepare for His Second Coming with All Diligence and…
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Jesus Wants Us to Prepare for His Second Coming with All Diligence and Fervor ㅡ
“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,
Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.”
(Proverbs 6:6-8)
The habitations that the ants build for themselves show skill and perseverance.
Only one little grain at a time can they handle, but by diligence and perseverance they accomplish wonders.
Solomon points to the industry of the ant as a reproach to those who waste their hours in idleness or in practices that corrupt soul and body.
The ant prepares for future seasons; but many gifted with reasoning powers fail to prepare for the future immortal life.
We are to be vigilant, watching for the coming of the Son of man; and we must also be diligent; working as well as waiting is required; there must be a union of the two. This will balance the Christian character, making it well developed, symmetrical.
We should not feel that we are to neglect everything else, and give ourselves up to meditation, study, or prayer; neither are we to be full of bustle and hurry and work, to the neglect of personal piety.
Waiting and watching and working are to be blended. “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.” (Romans 12:11)
(Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students 190; The Adventist Home 23)
“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,
Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.”
(Proverbs 6:6-8)
The habitations that the ants build for themselves show skill and perseverance.
Only one little grain at a time can they handle, but by diligence and perseverance they accomplish wonders.
Solomon points to the industry of the ant as a reproach to those who waste their hours in idleness or in practices that corrupt soul and body.
The ant prepares for future seasons; but many gifted with reasoning powers fail to prepare for the future immortal life.
We are to be vigilant, watching for the coming of the Son of man; and we must also be diligent; working as well as waiting is required; there must be a union of the two. This will balance the Christian character, making it well developed, symmetrical.
We should not feel that we are to neglect everything else, and give ourselves up to meditation, study, or prayer; neither are we to be full of bustle and hurry and work, to the neglect of personal piety.
Waiting and watching and working are to be blended. “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.” (Romans 12:11)
(Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students 190; The Adventist Home 23)
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