3.3.24 Huddle
Opening Discussion
- What’s the worst job you ever had?
Shortened Version
Read and Discuss
Proverbs 11:1, 16:11, 20:10, 20:23
11:1- Dishonest scales are detestable to the Lord, but an accurate weight is his delight.
16:11- Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s; all the weights in the bag are his concern.
20:10- Differing weights and varying measures—both are detestable to the Lord.
20:23- Differing weights are detestable to the Lord, and dishonest scales are unfair.
- How does honest work honor the Lord?
- What are some ways people try to cheat the system at work or school?
- How might being dishonest at work play out in other areas of your life?
- What is a way you could be more honest with your work?
Read Proverbs 24:30-34
30 I went by the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of one lacking sense.
31 Thistles had come up everywhere, weeds covered the ground, and the stone wall was ruined.
32 I saw, and took it to heart; I looked, and received instruction:
33 a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the arms to rest,
34 and your poverty will come like a robber, and your need, like a bandit.
Proverbs 20:13
Don’t love sleep, or you will become poor; open your eyes, and you’ll have enough to eat.
Proverbs 26:13
The slacker says, “There’s a lion in the road—a lion in the public square!”
- What do these verses say about hard work and laziness?
- What are some ways you balance work and rest?
- How can you make sure you aren’t becoming lazy?
Discipleship Questions
- How can doing your job well show others you follow Jesus?
- What is one way you can improve in your work this week?
- Who is one person that you work (or go to school with) that you can pray for this week?
Extended Version
Read and Discuss
Proverbs 11:1, 16:11, 20:10, 20:23
11:1- Dishonest scales are detestable to the Lord, but an accurate weight is his delight.
16:11- Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s; all the weights in the bag are his concern.
20:10- Differing weights and varying measures—both are detestable to the Lord.
20:23- Differing weights are detestable to the Lord, and dishonest scales are unfair.
- How does honest work honor the Lord?
- What are some ways people try to cheat the system at work or school?
- How might being dishonest at work play out in other areas of your life?
- What is a way you could be more honest with your work?
- Why would people be dishonest in their work?
- What might be a price they pay for their dishonesty?
Read Proverbs 24:30-34
30 I went by the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of one lacking sense.
31 Thistles had come up everywhere, weeds covered the ground, and the stone wall was ruined.
32 I saw, and took it to heart; I looked, and received instruction:
33 a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the arms to rest,
34 and your poverty will come like a robber, and your need, like a bandit.
Proverbs 20:13
Don’t love sleep, or you will become poor; open your eyes, and you’ll have enough to eat.
Proverbs 26:13
The slacker says, “There’s a lion in the road—a lion in the public square!”
- What do these verses say about hard work and laziness?
- What are some ways you balance work and rest?
- How can you make sure you aren’t becoming lazy?
- What does Proverbs 26:13 mean?
- What would be a modern day equivalent of this saying?
Discipleship Questions
- How can doing your job well show others you follow Jesus?
- What is one way you can improve in your work this week?
- Who is one person that you work (or go to school with) that you can pray for this week?
Memorize it!
Proverbs 11:1- Dishonest scales are detestable to the Lord, but an accurate weight is his delight.
Prayer TACOS
Thanksgiving- Thank the Lord for allowing work to be a form of worship
Adoration- Spend some time worshiping the Lord
Confess the times you’ve been lazy or dishonest in your work
Others- Pray for someone at your work that could use encouragement this week.
Self- Ask the Lord to help you set the example at work by your integrity.