Wanting Without Working (10th Commandment) — Law Homily

“The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat” (Prov. 13:4). We avoid sin against the Tenth Commandment, not by getting rid of desire or ambition for good things, but by taking those desires captive in Christ and laboring in faith for the glory of God and the good of our people.

Where you find that you have wanted without working, and envied where you should have labored, do not despair, and don’t just resolve to try harder. Confess it. There is One who desired a bride and did not spare Himself to win her. Christ’s ambition for His people was joined to perfect obedience, all the way to the cross, and His diligence is counted to you. And having been forgiven, you are freed to work under blessing, not curse.

Title: Wanting Without Working Series: Law Homilies Preacher: Derrick Taylor Date: November 8, 2026

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