Living and character
What does the Bible say about laziness?
Proverbs speaks often about the sluggard, not to shame anyone, but to call us to diligence and the quiet dignity of honest work.
What Scripture says
Proverbs 6:6-8
“Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise; which having no chief, overseer, or ruler, provides her bread in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.”
Proverbs 13:4
“The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.”
2 Thessalonians 3:10
“For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone is not willing to work, don’t let him eat.””
Colossians 3:23
“And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,”
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