Pro 27:23 | MHM | STEP | Diligence in Caring for Your Business and Family This section encourages us to be hardworking and wise managers of whatever God has given us, especially our work, property, and the needs of our families. Solomon uses the example of shepherds and farmers, but the lesson applies to all kinds of jobs. We must take personal responsibility, be watchful, and make good use of every opportunity. Wealth and success do not last unless we care for them with effort and planning. God provides nature’s resources, but we must do our part by being careful and industrious. v. 23 : Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds . We should not be lazy or careless about our work. Instead, we must pay attention to what we have and check on it ourselves. Whether we are farmers, business people, or students, it is important to understand our responsibilities and make sure nothing is neglected. Good management means knowing what is happening and being ready to act when needed.

‏ Proverbs 27:23

Diligence in Caring for Your Business and Family

This section encourages us to be hardworking and wise managers of whatever God has given us, especially our work, property, and the needs of our families. Solomon uses the example of shepherds and farmers, but the lesson applies to all kinds of jobs. We must take personal responsibility, be watchful, and make good use of every opportunity. Wealth and success do not last unless we care for them with effort and planning. God provides nature’s resources, but we must do our part by being careful and industrious.

v. 23: Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. We should not be lazy or careless about our work. Instead, we must pay attention to what we have and check on it ourselves. Whether we are farmers, business people, or students, it is important to understand our responsibilities and make sure nothing is neglected. Good management means knowing what is happening and being ready to act when needed.