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The principle illustrated in Proverbs 14:4 by Solomon reveals that Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, but much revenue comes by the strength of the ox (v. 4). This proverb recognizes that fruitfulness often comes with mess. A perfectly clean manger may seem efficient, but it also means no ox is present to do the work.
The clean manger represents order without productivity. It may look tidy and easy to manage, but it lacks the means of real increase. Solomon is teaching that if we want fruitful stewardship, we must accept the inconveniences that often accompany it.
The strength of the ox brings much revenue. The ox creates mess, but it also pulls the plow and makes the harvest possible. Wisdom understands this tradeoff. Some forms of inconvenience are not signs of failure, but the normal cost of fruitful labor.
Used with permission from TheBibleSays.com.
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