Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Slothful
Bible References
Slothful
Exodus 5:17
But he said, “You are slackers. Slackers! That is why you are saying, ‘Let us go sacrifice to the Lord.’
Proverbs 6:6 Go to the ant, you slacker!
Observe its ways and become wise.
Observe its ways and become wise.
Proverbs 10:26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
so the slacker is to the one who sends him on an errand.
so the slacker is to the one who sends him on an errand.
Proverbs 13:4 The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied.
but the diligent is fully satisfied.
Proverbs 18:9 The one who is truly lazy in his work
is brother to a vandal.
is brother to a vandal.
Proverbs 22:29 Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will stand in the presence of kings.
He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.
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He will stand in the presence of kings.
He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.
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Proverbs 24:30 I went by the field of a slacker
and by the vineyard of a man lacking sense.
and by the vineyard of a man lacking sense.
Proverbs 26:13 The slacker says, “There’s a lion in the road—
a lion in the public square!”
a lion in the public square!”
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever your hands find to do, do with all your strength, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.
Isaiah 56:10 Israel’s watchmen are blind, all of them,
they know nothing;
all of them are mute dogs,
they cannot bark;
they dream, lie down,
and love to sleep.
they know nothing;
all of them are mute dogs,
they cannot bark;
they dream, lie down,
and love to sleep.
Matthew 25:26 “But his master replied to him, ‘You evil, lazy slave! If you knew that I reap where I haven’t sown and gather where I haven’t scattered,
Acts 20:34
You yourselves know that these hands have provided for my needs and for those who were with me.
Ephesians 4:28
The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,
2 Thessalonians 3:6
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother who walks irresponsibly and not according to the tradition received from us.
1 Timothy 5:13
At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going from house to house; they are not only idle, but are also gossips and busybodies, saying things they shouldn’t say.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you showed for His name when you served the saints—and you continue to serve them.
Fervent
Matthew 24:12 Because lawlessness will multiply, the love of many will grow cold.
Acts 18:25
This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught the things about Jesus accurately, although he knew only John’s baptism.
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you, a slave of Christ Jesus, greets you. He is always contending for you in his prayers, so that you can stand mature and fully assured in everything God wills.
James 5:16
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The urgent request of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect.
1 Peter 1:22
By obedience to the truth, having purified yourselves for sincere love of the brothers, love one another earnestly from a pure heart,
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, maintain an intense love for each other, since love covers a multitude of sins.
Revelation 2:4 But I have this against you: You have abandoned the love you had at first.
Revelation 3:15 I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were cold or hot.