The View from an Anthill
by Dave Wellman on Nov.06, 2008, under The Bible
Proverbs 6:6-11
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,
Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.
How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.
Have you ever wondered what this ant thought of the sluggard as he looked at him from the anthill?
He must have thought about the waste of potential that the sluggard was born with.
Maybe he worried about the sluggard’s family with winter fast approaching.
He could have been considering all that he could teach the sluggard if he would just take time to listen.
Mostly though, I think the ant was sad. You see, it is sad to think that anyone created by the Author of all that was, is and ever will be would settle in life for what can come to him by just existing. God placed within the ant a desire to do the best he could within the wisdom, power, and resources made available to her.
So, for her to peer out of her anthill and see someone with much greater potential than hers just sitting on the sidelines of life with no amtitions to be all that God made them to be must have indeed been a sad thing.
You might be wondering what such a story as this has to do with Network Marketing as a Christian business builder? Well, in this story, three things come to my mind:
- If I believe God wants me in this industry, am I serving him to the best of my ability?
- Am I learning all that I can so that I can be the best coach and mentor that my team can have?
- Am I inspiring others to take up the cause so that we can multiply our efforts and change our world?
The ant in this story was just doing what came naturally. She was preparing for the winter which would surely come. Are we, who believe that God has given us the desire to build strong and successful network marketing groups, following in the footsteps of the ant or are we just waiting for whatever happens our way?
Just a thought!
November 6th, 2008 on 2:12 pm
Great post Dave! I believe that many separate being a Christ follower and a network marketer. Network marketing does provide a platform for believers to have an impact on other peoples lives financially and spiritually. Those of us in network marketing need to self examine (me included) how we can use our talents,abilities, and business to serve others and be a light for Christ in a dark world. Serving and building up others to shine with their God given abilities should be central to every Christian.
Blessings,
Ron M