Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
I am fairly certain that nobody will argue that ants are sentient beings, yet the structures they create are amazing. We accept that this is "Instinctual Behavior", that the ants have no self-awareness, but cooperate daily to ensure the preservation of their species.
The Author of Proverbs uses the Literary Device of "Personification" to make a point about Laziness. It seems that, as soon as our needs are filled without us having to expend any effort, we lose the drive to perform and become lazy. This can even be seen in our beloved pets! God does not want us to perform meaningless activity just to fill time, but on the other hand, He is not pleased with those who contribute nothing to society and let everybody else do the heavy lifting.
We are charged, both by Scripture and by Conscience, to help the truly needy. However, it is not a license for lazy people to oppress and abuse those who are productive. JMO!
Come and Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS