8/15/08 True Diligence (Part 2)

It is human nature to follow the path of least resistance. Solomon understood that we need to be motivated to choose diligence over our natural inclination to “go with the flow”. And what is that motivation? Being truly diligence he tells us brings us priceless rewards, while a lack of diligence can produce devastating consequences.

There are a number of rewards for those who are truly diligent:

1. You will gain sure advantage - “The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage” (Proverbs 21:5 NASB).

Think about it, would you rather pursue a project having a strong and unshakable advantage or having a handicap? Solomon assures us that those that are truly diligent (“steadily diligent” AMP) will gain an insurmountable advantage over those who are not. Whether we’re competing against companies, individuals, circumstances or even simply time, diligence will give us a unique advantage (“tend only to plenteousness” AMP). This will result in greater productivity, achievement, wealth and fulfillment.

Bishop Dayton Birt

Redemption Ministries