Pro 6:6 | MHM | STEP | Slothfulness Reproved. In this section, Solomon talks to people who are lazy and avoid work. He warns that laziness leads to poverty, just as surely as making unwise financial promises. Solomon uses the example of the ant to teach the value of hard work and preparation. He explains that if we waste our time or avoid our responsibilities, we will face serious consequences in both our daily lives and our spiritual lives. v. 6–8 : Solomon says, “Go to the ant… consider her ways, and be wise” (Proverbs 6:6 ). He tells lazy people to learn from ants, who work hard without anyone forcing them. Ants gather food in the summer and store it for later. This teaches us to plan ahead and use opportunities wisely, both for our daily needs and our spiritual lives. Unlike ants, we have teachers and leaders to guide us, so we have even less excuse for being lazy (Philippians 3:17 ).

‏ Proverbs 6:6

Slothfulness Reproved.

In this section, Solomon talks to people who are lazy and avoid work. He warns that laziness leads to poverty, just as surely as making unwise financial promises. Solomon uses the example of the ant to teach the value of hard work and preparation. He explains that if we waste our time or avoid our responsibilities, we will face serious consequences in both our daily lives and our spiritual lives.

v. 6–8: Solomon says, “Go to the ant… consider her ways, and be wise” (Proverbs 6:6 ^a). He tells lazy people to learn from ants, who work hard without anyone forcing them. Ants gather food in the summer and store it for later. This teaches us to plan ahead and use opportunities wisely, both for our daily needs and our spiritual lives. Unlike ants, we have teachers and leaders to guide us, so we have even less excuse for being lazy (Philippians 3:17 ^b).