Despite the advances of technology and the sophistication of computers, there is still no substitute for hard work. When we work hard and with integrity, we honor our Creator. We were created to work. We are meant to make a contribution and to better ourselves. Yet sin causes us to live at a level beneath what God intends. Sin entices us to find another way to get what we want without investing our labor into it.
While there is nothing wrong with an entrepreneurial spirit that seeks creative, new ways to accomplish our tasks, it is disgraceful to wile away our days vainly searching for ways to avoid breaking a sweat. Some avoid labor by depending on others to provide for them. Others do as little as they can get away with without being fired. Some people are dreamers who are continually searching for someone who will enable their dreams to become a reality. Others settle for mediocre effort, unconcerned with how their shoddy performance costs others. Some will not give their best effort unless constantly goaded by their supervisors. Such an attitude and character is a disgrace to us and dishonors our Creator.
Others, however, are diligent in all they do. They do nothing in half measures. They regularly go the extra mile. They strive for excellence in everything they put their hand to. They give their best and take pride in a job well done. They constantly are learning and studying and practicing so they can enhance their job performance. These people rarely lack for work to do! Managers are always looking to employ such people. There is no secret to success in life. A key ingredient is hard work. Just because you tire easily does not mean you work hard! Would your employer, supervisor, children, spouse, parents consider you to be a hard worker?