Big Idea

“Whoever is slack in his work is brother to him who destroys” —Proverbs 18:9

As image bearers, we are made to create and creating is revealed through our work. Our work, when done well, is godly.

Ice Breaker

Share a story of how you worked and accomplished something meaningful, and felt really good about it (like a college education, investing in someone’s life, career accomplishments, a ministry endeavor, a home project or work project, etc).
Share a story of when you “slacked” in your work and what consequences you faced as a result.

Next Step

Meditate :: Ask God to reveal to you one area in your life where you have been slacking. What causes you to stumble in this area? Be as specific as you can. Try to listen to God’s invitation toward life for you in this.

Do :: Invite someone into this area of your life. Discuss the specifics of the struggle with this person and pray together.

(Consider inviting group members to split off pray together)

Additional Discussion Questions

Share a story of how your work blessed someone, or, share how you were blessed by someone else’s work.
What motivates you toward good work? What gets in the way of you doing good work?
Would you say you are growing in how you value your work? What is helping and/or hindering this process?