The Warning To Those Who Don't Work Diligently

Pastor Francis Kaunda, preaching from Proverbs 6:6–11 under the theme “A Call to a Diligent Life – God’s Call to Hard Work and Integrity,” reminded us that diligence means hard work, persistence, and integrity. Addressing the “son” as the listener, he drew lessons first from the ant, which God designed to display wisdom through foresight and effort. Just as the ant fulfils its God-given purpose, we are also called to reflect God’s wisdom through responsible stewardship (Genesis 1:28; 2:15). Laziness, by contrast, is rebellion against God because it rejects this mandate. Secondly, he showed the lesson of loss: laziness leads to poor time management, procrastination, self-indulgence, and the pursuit of immediate pleasure—“little foxes” that spoil what could have been fruitful. Ultimately, laziness stands in direct opposition to righteousness and carries spiritual consequences, as highlighted in Matthew 25:5–13. Pastor Kaunda closed with a challenge for self-reflection: to examine what we are holding onto, and whether our lives are preparing us to meet the Master with diligence, faithfulness, and integrity.The African Christian University, founded by the Reformed Baptist Church Association of Zambia, aims to glorify God in the pursuit of truth. Through this mission, they inspire students to use their talents and education to transform their communities and foster cultural renewal in Africa.