The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
Folding the hands together pictures idleness and neglect that leaves necessary work undone for others to do. For one who knows God’s truth, such idle leaving of needed work for another is sin. The answer is self-denial and consecration, taking personal responsibility for the gospel work rather than spending resources on self-indulgence and needless adornment. Recognizing this failure calls for repentance and humbling of oneself before God.
Folding the hands together pictures idleness and neglect that leaves necessary work undone for others to do. For one who knows God’s truth, such idle leaving of needed work for another is sin. The answer is self-denial and consecration, taking personal responsibility for the gospel work rather than spending resources on self-indulgence and needless adornment. Recognizing this failure calls for repentance and humbling of oneself before God.