Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Slothful
Bible References
Slothful
Matthew 25:26
But his master answered him, 'You wicked and lazy servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed?
Acts 20:34
You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my own needs and to the men who were with me.
Ephesians 4:28
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but rather must labor, doing useful work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with those in need.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
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,
2 Thessalonians 3:6
Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother who is living in idleness and not according to the tradition which you received from us.
1 Timothy 5:13
Besides, they learn to be idle, going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they ought not to.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do.
Fervent
Matthew 24:12
And because wickedness will increase, the love of most will grow cold.
Acts 18:25
He had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of your number, a servant of Jesus Christ, sends you his greetings, always laboring earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.
James 5:16
Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
1 Peter 1:22
Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth for a sincere love of the brethren, love one another earnestly from the heart.
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, hold unfailing your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.
Revelation 2:4
But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.
Revelation 3:15
I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot!