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“The liberal soul shall be made fat” (Proverbs 11:25).
“The soul of the diligent shall be made fat” (Proverbs 13:4).
In natural things, both of the statements in the above verses are true. If someone is liberal in his dealings, he usually does well, for he thinks of other people, and is generous when he deals with them.
Also, someone who is diligent (a hard worker) usually does well; his hard work pays off, and he is rewarded for it.
However, the same thing is true in spiritual things. If we learn the things of Christ, and share them with others, we too will become “fat” spiritually. Also, if we are diligent, we will enjoy more of Christ, for it takes effort to read the Bible, to think about what we have read, and to spend time in prayer. Those who do these things will become strong Christians, and will be rewarded for their diligence.
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