Pro 16:26 | KingComments | STEP | Hunger stimulates a man, excites him, urges him, pressures him, to work diligently (cf. ). Hunger is good and has the beneficial effect of prompting a person to work to earn money. This makes it possible to buy food with which to satisfy hunger. The New Testament also mentions the importance of working several times, among other things so that one can earn a living as well as give to others ( ; ). In spiritual terms, the same is true. Those who are newly converted and have new life will crave spiritual food ( ). Spiritual hunger prompts one to diligently examine God’s Word.

‏ Proverbs 16:26

Hunger Urges to Work

Hunger stimulates a man, excites him, urges him, pressures him, to work diligently (cf. Ecc 6:7). Hunger is good and has the beneficial effect of prompting a person to work to earn money. This makes it possible to buy food with which to satisfy hunger. The New Testament also mentions the importance of working several times, among other things so that one can earn a living as well as give to others (2Thes 3:10-12; Eph 4:28).

In spiritual terms, the same is true. Those who are newly converted and have new life will crave spiritual food (1Pet 2:2). Spiritual hunger prompts one to diligently examine God’s Word.