Sloth
10 passages
- Proverbs 13:4
The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
Read it in context - Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
Read it in context - 2 Thessalonians 3:10
For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”
Read it in context - Colossians 3:23
Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,
Read it in context - Proverbs 15:19
The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
Read it in context - Ecclesiastes 10:18
Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks.
Read it in context - Romans 12:11
Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
Read it in context - Proverbs 21:25–26
25The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work. 26All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
Read it in context - Proverbs 19:15
Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
Read it in context - Matthew 25:26
‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed.
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