Visakhapatnam June 17, 2025
God values honesty, hard work, and wise
investment. That’s what the first half of the Fourth Commandment teaches us.
When
we read the Fourth Commandment, we often remember the Sabbath Day, but
the first part says: “Six days you shall labor and do all your
work…” (Exodus 20:9)
Work is part of God’s design. He Himself worked
for six days to create the world. And just as He labored with purpose and care,
He expects us to do the same. God has given each of us talents—skills, time,
and opportunities—and He expects us to use them wisely for His glory.
In Matthew 25:14–30, Jesus tells the parable of
the talents. A master entrusts his servants with different amounts of
money—five, two, and one talent—each according to their ability. The first two
invest and double their portions. But the third, out of fear, buries his talent
in the ground.
When the master returns, he rewards the first
two for their diligence and calls them "good and faithful servants."
But the third is rebuked for his laziness and fear, and his talent is taken
from him.
The message is clear: God expects us to make
the most of what He has given us. If we work faithfully, He will bless us. If
we hide our gifts or waste our time, we risk losing even what we have.
However, there’s a warning too. Some people
twist honest work and investment into something evil. They lie, cheat, steal,
and covet. They break God’s Commandments in their pursuit of wealth. They treat
money as their god.
Jesus warned us plainly:
“You cannot serve both God and money.”
(Matthew 6:24)
Those who worship the “Almighty Buck” are in
great spiritual danger. Money is a tool—but it must never become our master.
So let us be people who:
·
Work hard and with integrity
·
Speak the truth
·
Treat others fairly and with kindness
·
And above all, worship God—not money
Let’s remember: God comes first. Always.
Shalom!!
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