Proverbs 6:6-11 & 24:30-34
A lackadaisical life of passivity can drift you
towards regret and missed purpose.
Introduction:
Wise living requires diligence, intentionality, and hard work; living All for Jesus with
a sense of purpose that makes every day matter for God’s glory.
Starting Out:
How would you define “work ethic”, and who is the person in your life that
demonstrates that the most?
Following up:
Did you make a convincing argument for following Christ with anyone in your oikos
this week?
Proverbs 6:6-11:
1. Why do you think Solomon chose to use ants as an example, is their work ethic
really all that different from other animals?
2. What ant-like traits does Solomon think we should emulate?
3. Why do you think laziness is so harmful?
4. Solomon claims that even “a little sleep” leads to poverty and scarcity. Is he really
saying there is no time in our lives for rest? Didn’t God establish a day of rest?
5. What kind of poverty do you think Solomon is talking about here? (v.11)
Proverbs 24:30-34:
6. Why do you think Solomon returns to this same subject a second time?
7. What does the sluggard’s vineyard look like?
Taking It Home:
8. Is there an area in your life where laziness is holding you back?
9. Is your laziness harming those around you?
10. How would Solomon describe the vineyard of your life. Is it an eyesore,
overgrown with weeds, or is it beautifully bearing fruit that can be a blessing to
others?
Emphasis on Oikos:
11. There are plenty of people whom God has placed in your life that are already
followers of Christ what are you doing to disciple them?
Other Scriptures to engage with this week:
James 1:19-26 • 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14 • Colossians 3:18-25 • Romans 12:9-21 • Exodus 40:1-38 • Psalm 90