DO NOT BE IDLE

Thursday – July 21, 2022

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“And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:14

In 1720, at the age of 19 years old, Englishman Jeremiah Carlton went to bed – for 70 years! He was heir to a large fortune at 19, promptly went to bed, and stayed there for the next 70 years, just because he wanted to. More than 40 servants fed and bathed him until he died in bed at age 89.

Just what did Jeremiah do in bed? According to one account, he simply “lollygagged in repose, reading, sleeping and being waited on hand and foot. Music and books were his interests, and he indulged himself in whatever he wanted, as long as he could do it from the comfort of his boudoir.” Finally, Carlton died in his sleep on May 27, 1790. He is considered the laziest man in history.

The Lord warns us not to be idle but to be diligent to do His work. Today in prayer, praise the Lord for the work He has given you and seek to do it with all your heart.

“Even if you're on the right road, you'll get run over if you just sit there.” – Will Rogers

God’s Word: “If a man is lazy, the rafters sag; if his hands are idle, the house leaks.” – Ecclesiastes 10:18