Sermon Title: Getting Back to Work, Unfoolish and Possibly Fun
Sermon Text: Proverbs 26:12-16
Preparation Question: How can laziness be exhausting and work be exhilarating?

1. Laziness is foolishness. (v. 12 & 16)

2. Our excuses for not working and serving are often weak, if not downright wrong. (v. 13-14)

3. Being lazy can be exhausting. (v. 15)

4. Extending yourself for others and Jesus by His will and strength is exhilarating.

Response Questions
1. How do we find a good balance between working and resting?
2. What is the difference between being biblically restful and just being lazy?
3. Is there ever a reason for not serving in the local church for a season. If so, what would be a good reason? When do our reasons become poor excuses?
4. How can exhausting yourself by the will of and for the glory of Jesus be exhilarating?
5. What good work is God calling you to this year?