Proverbs 10:5-6 (ESV)
5 He who gathers in summer is a prudent son,
but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
A hardworking and disciplined son brings honor to his parents, but the son who is unmoved by his surroundings, making little to no effort to grab the opportunity for gain presented to him, is an embarrassment. The blessing of a son should cause joy in the hearts of his parents, but the parents of the slothful are clothed in shame. The righteous are encouraged, prayed for, and spoken well of by others. In contrast, violence is on the tongue of the wicked man; his dark and selfish words will come back to haunt him. His laziness is rooted in a disobedient heart and evident to all. As the world around us watches our work ethic, we will either be blessed or mocked by others. How do you feel about hard work? Do you do the minimum to get by, or do you labor diligently, doing all for Jesus? Instead of tuning out today, get back to what God has called you to do. You will be blessed, and so will others.