Bible Article - Some Things Are Worth the Trouble (Heath Rogers)


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	Some Things are Worth the Trouble by Heath Rogers An interesting statement is found in the following proverb: "Where no oxen are, the trough is clean; but much increase comes by the strength of an ox" (Proverbs 14:4). What is Solomon trying to say? Place yourself in the agricultural setting of Solomon’s time. We know the farmer’s life is a hard life. If they were going to have food on the table, they had get up early and get to work. Without the conveniences of modern farming equipment, a part of that work was taking care of the beasts of burden - the ox. It would be nice if they didn’t have to clean up after the ox - if the trough was clean. But, they still had to eat. And if they didn’t have oxen, they would have to do the work themselves. Solomon’s point: While it takes work to clean up after an ox, it is a lot easier than breaking your back pulling his plow or threshing out grain. We understand how this principle works in our lives today. There are many areas in which the benefits far outweigh the responsibilities. How about driving a car? Maintaining an automobile is a lot of work. We have to buy a car, which is not always a pleasant experience. We have to pay for the insurance, get the plates, get our license, buy the gas, change the oil, get the emissions checked, etc. It’s a lot of hassle, but we wouldn’t think of doing without one. Going to heaven is like this. The Christian life is not always easy. Jesus said that the way that leads to life is hard (Matt. 7:14). It is a life of self-denial and obedience. We are constantly tempted to turn and enjoy the sinful pleasures of the world (1 John 2:15-17). We are persecuted for our faith (2 Tim. 3:12). But is it worth it? Paul said, "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us" (Romans 8:18). Jesus said that the value of Heaven is worth anything we have to give for it: "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it" (Matthew 13:44-46). Labor has its rough, unpleasant side, but there is great profit once the work has been done. Nothing worthwhile comes easy. It is like being a Christian. Some things are worth the trouble. Other Articles by Heath Rogers Before We Criticize Dial-A-Bible-Study (Recorded Messages) (434) 975-7373 Free Bible Study Materials Call Anytime!