Don't get lazy

And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. – Hebrews 6.11-12

This is one of those verses that make me think that Paul is probably the writer of Hebrews. It sounds a lot like ‘don’t be weary in well doing’ and ‘be steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord because you know your labour is not in vain in the Lord.’

I like what it says. I like the encouragement that it gives. I like the challenge it presents. It says ‘don’t give up’ and ‘stay at it’ and ‘others have been through it all before.’

God knows that we need instruction when things get old and tedious and not much is happening. It is easy to keep going when things are exciting and we are seeing results. No one gets lazy or slothful or sluggish then. How can you when everyone is excited.

But when things are not going that well it is quite easy to get weary and tired and sluggish, and it is easy to get lazy when we have an attitude of ‘what’s the use.’

But we really can’t afford to get lazy, even when we get discouraged. When we get discouraged it is just the time to remember all those who have gone on before us and stayed at it till they inherited all of God’s promises. They ought to motivate us to move on. 

Don’t get weary in doing good

Always abound in the work of the Lord

Don’t get lazy

The instructions are pretty clear. Just trust God, remember those who have gone before, and stay diligent to the end.