Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Slothful
Bible References
Slothful
Matthew 25:26
His master answered, 'You wicked, idle slave! You knew that I reaped where I had not sown and gathered where I had not threshed?
Acts 20:34
You know well enough that these hands of mine provided for my needs and my companions.
Ephesians 4:28
The man who stole must not steal any more; he must work with his hands at honest toil instead, so as to have something to share with those who are in need.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
in striving to live quietly and mind your own affairs, and work with your hands, as we directed you,
2 Thessalonians 3:6
We charge you, brothers, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who lives in idleness, instead of following the teaching you received from us.
1 Timothy 5:13
Besides, as they go about from house to house they learn to be idle, and not only idle but gossips and busybodies, and talk of things they ought not to mention.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not so unjust as to forget the work you have done and the love you have showed for his cause, in giving help to your fellow-Christians as you still do.
Fervent
Matthew 24:12
and because of the increase of wickedness, most men's love will grow cold.
Acts 18:25
He had had some instruction about the Way of the Lord, and he talked with burning zeal and taught painstakingly about Jesus, though he knew of no baptism but John's.
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, one of your own number, a slave of Christ Jesus, wishes to be remembered to you. He is always standing up for you in his prayers that you may stand fast, like men of mature convictions, whatever God's will for you may be.
James 5:16
So confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be cured. An upright man can do a great deal by prayer when he tries.
1 Peter 1:22
Now that by obeying the truth you have purified your souls for sincere love of the brotherhood, you must love one another intensely and heartily,
1 Peter 4:8
Above all keep your love for one another strong, because love covers up a host of sins.
Revelation 2:4
But I hold it against you that you do not love as you did at first.
Revelation 3:15
I know what you are doing, and that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either cold or hot!