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Laziness is addressed in the New Testament as well. The apostle Paul demonstrated hard work among the Ephesians and explained to the church leaders that wages earned by working hard should be generously shared with those in need. Paul reminded the Ephesians of Jesus’ words, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:34-35).
So, follow hard after God! Dream big dreams for him! Make big plans! God is more than capable of turning our desires in his direction.
When I understand and accept that I am a part of God’s story, I will not spend my life working for food that spoils. Instead, I will invest in eternal things because I know God’s story is an eternal one.
God’s unconditional love means that I can do nothing to make him love me more; there is nothing I can do to make him love me less.