Walk the Talk

Scripture:
Proverbs 14:23
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. KJV
All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. NIV
Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty! NLT

1 Thessalonians 4:11
And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you... KJV
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you...NIV
Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before. NLT

Observation:
Clark's Commentary on the Bible ~
In all labor there is profit - If a man work at his trade, he gains by it; if he cultivate the earth, it will yield an increase; and in proportion as he labors, so will be his profit: but he who talks much labors little. And a man words is seldom a man of deeds. Less talk and more work, is one of our own ancient advices.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary ~
Labour of the head, or of the hand, will turn to some good account. But if men's religion runs all out in talk and noise, they will come to nothing.

ESV Study Bible ~
This is a rebuke against people who are always talking and planning but never accomplishing anything.

Application:
Instead of just talking about doing something, it is better to just do it.

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, help me to be a person of action. I want to walk the walk, not just talk the talk. Help me to be genuine. I want to be a good worker. I want to hear the words "Well, done good and faithful servant. I need to your help to be able to do the tasks I need to do. I can't do it in my strength alone. Remind me that your strength is perfect in my weakness. In Jesus name, amen.