Laziness

“If the responsibility for all poverty is placed on the wealthy, why not blame all sickness on the healthy.”
(E. C. McKenzie from 1800 Quotable Quotes)

Obviously  not all poverty is caused by laziness, but some is.  It is my observation with kids that their natural default is NOT to work and be productive.  Most want to relax, play games and watch television for hours if allowed to.

As children’s ministers we can kind of delve into some topics that are considered meddling, but Jesus and the book of proverbs confronts such topics such as laziness and various causes of troubles in the world.

As children’s ministers we should not hold back on those parts of the Word that talk about moderation, laziness and social ills.   Encourage the kids to be moderate, to not over-eat the wrong foods and not over watch television and computer games.   Encourage them constantly to be contributing members of society and salt and light in their world.

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