Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: A Slack Hand

Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame. Proverbs 10:2-5

I like the part of this verse thats says “A slack hand causes poverty, but the hands of the diligent makes rich”. Another translation reads, “Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.”. It’s a good reminder that being hard working, ethical and forthright in your dealings will bring you good things. Laziness and wickedness will bring you ruin. Something I need to keep in mind when I’m tempted to try and make a quick buck, or cut some corners to make something easier. In the long run it will hurt me.

Originally published at biblemoneymatters.com.