“Go to the ant, you lazy one,
Observe its ways and be wise,
Which, having no chief, officer, or ruler,
Prepares its food in the summer
And gathers its provision in the harvest.”
— Proverbs 6:6–8 (NASB 1995)
APOLOGY: We are on Week 3, not 4 as mentioned in my text yesterday. I mixed up the dates. We have one more week.
Welcome
Lady Wisdom:
“Welcome, Women of Wisdom Fellowship, to Week 3 of our journey through Proverbs.
Let me ask you something:
- Have you ever left a project sitting unfinished for days? Or looked at that laundry basket, sighed, and said, ‘I’ll do it tomorrow’? Maybe you’ve dreamed of starting something important — a new discipline, a new step of faith — but excuses whispered louder than action.
Sisters, the Bible interrupts our excuses with a very unusual teacher: the tiny ant. π The ant doesn’t wait for applause, doesn’t need a boss, doesn’t seek comfort — it simply does what must be done.
Today, we ask ourselves: Am I living diligently… or lazily? And the Spirit invites us to walk in the blessing of diligence.”
Let's prayerfully go through this study/reading. Go at your pace. Read it bit by bit. Post when you are done. See instructions below.
P → Prayer π
Theme Scripture:
“Go to the ant, you lazy one, Observe its ways and be wise, Which, having no chief, officer, or ruler, Prepares its food in the summer And gathers its provision in the harvest.” — Proverbs 6:6–8
Lady Wisdom:
“Lord, we confess our tendency to delay, distract, or even overdo for the wrong reasons. Teach us the steady diligence of the ant. Deliver us from procrastination and selfish ambition. Help us serve faithfully in all You’ve entrusted to us. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.”
R → Read π
Theme Scripture:
“Go to the ant, you lazy one, Observe its ways and be wise, Which, having no chief, officer, or ruler, Prepares its food in the summer And gathers its provision in the harvest.” — Proverbs 6:6–8
Lady Wisdom:
“Let’s read together more of Proverbs’ wisdom on diligence:
‘Poor is one who works with a lazy hand, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.’ — Proverbs 10:4
‘The soul of the lazy one craves and gets nothing, But the soul of the diligent is made prosperous.’ — Proverbs 13:4
‘A slacker does not plow after the autumn, So he begs during the harvest and has nothing.’ — Proverbs 20:4”
These verses paint the contrast: diligence leads to blessing; laziness leads to regret.”
O → Observe π
Theme Scripture:
“Go to the ant, you lazy one, Observe its ways and be wise, Which, having no chief, officer, or ruler, Prepares its food in the summer And gathers its provision in the harvest.” — Proverbs 6:6–8
Lady Wisdom:
“Class, let’s observe together.”
Q1: Why does Solomon point to the ant?
π‘ Sanguine: “Because even the smallest creature can model wisdom.”
π΄ Choleric: “Because the ant shows initiative without being forced.”
π΅ Melancholic: “Because the ant prepares ahead of time.”
π’ Phlegmatic: “Because it just does what needs to be done.”
Q2: What contrast is being made?
π‘ “Ants are diligent; humans can be distracted.”
π΄ “Action versus excuses.”
π΅ “Preparedness versus neglect.”
π’ “Doing today versus delaying until tomorrow.”
Q3: What’s the outcome?
π‘ “The diligent finish and rejoice; the lazy regret.”
π΄ “Provision versus lack.”
π΅ “Prosperity versus craving.”
π’ “Readiness versus stress.”
M → Meaning π
Theme Scripture:
“Go to the ant, you lazy one, Observe its ways and be wise, Which, having no chief, officer, or ruler, Prepares its food in the summer And gathers its provision in the harvest.” — Proverbs 6:6–8
Lady Wisdom:
“In Hebrew, the word for laziness is ΚΏatsel — sluggishness, delay, inertia. Laziness doesn’t always look like rebellion. Sometimes it simply shows up as ‘tomorrow’.
The ant teaches us diligence: steady effort, preparation, and faithfulness without being forced. Laziness, on the other hand, leaves us craving without fulfillment.
Sisters, this truth is bigger than food. It’s about spiritual readiness, relational responsibility, and daily stewardship. God’s wisdom calls us to live with holy diligence.”
P → Practice π±
Theme Scripture:
“Go to the ant, you lazy one, Observe its ways and be wise, Which, having no chief, officer, or ruler, Prepares its food in the summer And gathers its provision in the harvest.” — Proverbs 6:6–8
Lady Wisdom:
“Let’s see how diligence applies to each temperament.”
π‘ Sanguine (Talker): Resist distraction.
I-Statement: “I will finish what I start instead of leaving things undone.”π΄ Choleric (Leader): Resist prideful overwork.
I-Statement: “I will work diligently with humility, for God’s glory, not mine.”π΅ Melancholic (Thinker): Resist perfectionistic delay.
I-Statement: “I will act with diligence instead of waiting for perfection.”π’ Phlegmatic (Peacemaker): Resist procrastination.
I-Statement: “I will start today instead of waiting for tomorrow.”
T → Tell Us Reflection π¬
Theme Scripture:
“Go to the ant, you lazy one, Observe its ways and be wise, Which, having no chief, officer, or ruler, Prepares its food in the summer And gathers its provision in the harvest.” — Proverbs 6:6–8
Lady Wisdom:
“Now, each of you tell us where you are this week: slipping back, shifting, or Spirit-led.”
π‘ Sanguine: “Slipping back — I keep leaving things half-done.”
π΄ Choleric: “Shifting — I’m learning to work for God’s glory, not mine.”
π΅ Melancholic: “Spirit-led — I’ve started small steps without overanalyzing.”
π’ Phlegmatic: “Slipping back — I keep saying, ‘I’ll do it tomorrow.’”
Lady Wisdom:
“Thank you for your honesty. Proverbs 10:4 reminds us, ‘Poor is one who works with a lazy hand, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.’ Small steps matter.”
S → Seal with Prayer π
Theme Scripture:
“Go to the ant, you lazy one, Observe its ways and be wise, Which, having no chief, officer, or ruler, Prepares its food in the summer And gathers its provision in the harvest.” — Proverbs 6:6–8
Lady Wisdom:
“Lord, for each temperament we pray:
π‘ Keep the Sanguine focused to finish.
π΄ Keep the Choleric humble in their diligence.
π΅ Free the Melancholic from perfectionism.
π’ Stir the Phlegmatic into action.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
πΊ Closing Words from Lady Wisdom
“My dear sisters, as we close this week’s study, remember: wisdom is not found in the noise of excuses, but in the steady footsteps of diligence. The ant may be small, but it carries a great lesson — to prepare, to act, and to trust that God blesses faithful effort.
Do not despise small beginnings. Every finished task, every faithful choice, every moment you resist delay brings you closer to the life God designed for you.
So, this week, complete one task you’ve been putting off. Write your I-statement somewhere visible. And above all, keep reading one chapter of Proverbs daily — and keep walking in wisdom.”
π Mini-Challenge (Screenshot This!)
✅ One Task: Finish something you’ve been putting off.
✍️ Write It Down: Post your I-statement where you’ll see it daily (mirror, phone, notebook).
π Stay Consistent: Keep reading 1 chapter of Proverbs daily.
π¬ Fellowship: Encourage another sister in the comments.
πΏ Group Discussion
π¬π© Grenada Ladies → Please discuss this study with your Titus cluster.
π¨π¦ Toronto Ladies → Please discuss this study with your combined Titus Teams.
π After your discussions, feel free to post your takeaway in the comments. Your words may be the encouragement another sister needs this week! πΈ
π¬ COMMENTS πΈ
✨ Go Light → π Type “Amen” if you’ve prayerfully read and reflected on the blog. A simple word can shine like a spark of encouragement for everyone!
✨ Go Deep → π Share what stood out most to you! Maybe it’s a verse, an I-statement, or your cluster/Titus Team discussion takeaway. Your voice may be the very encouragement another sister needs this week! π
π Daily Check-in → πΏ Don’t forget to let us know if you’re keeping up with reading one chapter of Proverbs each day. Steady steps build wisdom!
π A Word of Thanks
We, the Women of Wisdom Fellowship, thank you, Lady Wisdom, for faithfully guiding us through this study. π Your voice has reminded us that diligence honors God and laziness leads only to regret.
Together, we rise to walk in wisdom — steady, faithful, and Spirit-led. πΏ
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