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Thematic Bible: Idleness and sloth


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Proverbs 26:14
A door turns on its hinges,
and a slacker, on his bed.
 Verse ConceptsLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfSluggardsWasting TimeBedssloth

Matthew 25:18
But the man who had received one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master’s money. Verse ConceptsTalentsExcavationHidden ThingsOne Material ThingHoles In The GroundGifts And TalentsMoney Blessingsinvestinghiding

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, Verse ConceptsTalentsSlothfulnessNot SowingNot Reaping What You SowKnowing God's Character

Proverbs 19:15
Laziness induces deep sleep,
and a lazy person will go hungry. Verse ConceptsIdleness, Consequences OfIdlenessSleep, PhysicalSluggardsWork, And The FallIdleness Leads ToBoredomSlothfulnessThe Love Of SleepSloth, Leads ToWorking Hard And Not Being Lazyhungersloth

Proverbs 24:34
and your poverty will come like a robber,
your need, like a bandit. Verse ConceptsBanditsIdleness Leads ToSloth, Leads ToAvoiding Povertyrelaxation

Proverbs 12:27
A lazy man doesn’t roast his game,
but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious. Verse ConceptsCooking, MethodsComplacencySluggardsThriftHuntingFrugalityMen WorkingWorking Hard And Not Being Lazypossessionsslothgames

Proverbs 26:15
The slacker buries his hand in the bowl;
he is too weary to bring it to his mouth.
 Verse ConceptsSluggardsPots For Cooking And Eating

Proverbs 13:4
The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied. Verse ConceptsdissatisfactiondiligenceIdlenessDiligence And Laziness ContrastedSluggardsWork, And The FallBusiness EthicsLazinessDiligence, Rewards OfIdleness Leads ToCapitalismSloth, Leads ToShortagesThe Righteous ProsperWorking Hard And Not Being Lazynegativitysloth

Proverbs 21:25
A slacker’s craving will kill him
because his hands refuse to work.
 Verse ConceptsIdle HandsSluggardsIdleness Leads ToSloth, Leads ToDeath For Other Reasonssloth

Proverbs 20:4
The slacker does not plow during planting season;
at harvest time he looks, and there is nothing. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TimeFarmersDestitutesHarvestIdleness, Consequences OfPloughingSluggardsSowing And ReapingLazinessIdleness Leads ToCold, Figurative UseBeggingCultivationSloth, Leads ToTilling The SoilShortagesFarmingWorking Hard And Not Being Lazysloth

Proverbs 24:34
and your poverty will come like a robber,
your need, like a bandit. Verse ConceptsBanditsIdleness Leads ToSloth, Leads ToAvoiding Povertyrelaxation

Proverbs 20:13
Don’t love sleep, or you will become poor;
open your eyes, and you’ll have enough to eat. Verse ConceptsIdleness, Consequences OfPoverty, Causes OfSleep, PhysicalSluggardsWork, And RestRising LateIdleness Leads ToPovertyIndustryThe Love Of SleepSloth, Leads ToAvoiding PovertyThe poorBreadGrowingFeeding The Poorrelaxationlovers

Proverbs 10:4
Idle hands make one poor,
but diligent hands bring riches. Verse ConceptsComplacencyDiligence, Rewards OfdiligenceDiligence, Results OfIdle HandsIdlenessDiligence And Laziness ContrastedPoverty, Causes OfBeing OrganizedServants, GoodSluggardsWork, And RedemptionBusiness EthicsEmployeesIndustryLaborLazinessIdleness Leads ToSloth, Leads ToAvoiding PovertyCauses of failure inSuccess And Hard WorkWorking Hard And Not Being Lazyhardworksloth

Proverbs 20:4
The slacker does not plow during planting season;
at harvest time he looks, and there is nothing. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TimeFarmersDestitutesHarvestIdleness, Consequences OfPloughingSluggardsSowing And ReapingLazinessIdleness Leads ToCold, Figurative UseBeggingCultivationSloth, Leads ToTilling The SoilShortagesFarmingWorking Hard And Not Being Lazysloth

Proverbs 22:13
The slacker says, “There’s a lion outside!
I’ll be killed in the public square!” Verse ConceptsExcusesIdlenessRoadsSluggardsLazinessProcrastinationSlothfulnessIn Danger From Lionscrusadessloth

Proverbs 6:6
Go to the ant, you slacker!
Observe its ways and become wise.
 Verse ConceptsBusynessLearning MethodsInsectsMeditationThoughtWisdom, Human NatureWork, As Ordained By GodLazinessBeing a ModelIndustryAcquiring WisdomWork EthicEthicsWorking Hard And Not Being LazySaving Moneybugssloth

Proverbs 6:9
How long will you stay in bed, you slacker?
When will you get up from your sleep?
 Verse ConceptsSluggardsRising LateThe Love Of SleepWake Up!Working Hard And Not Being Lazyawakeningsloth

Romans 12:11
Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord. Verse ConceptsEnthusiasmeagernessdiscipleship, nature ofServing JesusDevotion To GodGod, Zeal OfService To GodSpirit, Emotional Aspects OfZealIndustryLaborLazinessZeal, ReligiousFervourSlothfulnessThe Love Of SleepServing ChristBusinessServiceBeing Devoted to GodDiligent PrayerServingStaying PositivePassionServing GodWorking For GodStaying Strong During Hard TimesDoing Your BestLosing FriendsFeeling LostPrayer During Hard TimesPersistenceWorking Hard And Not Being LazyenergypatientsencouragingAffections Should Not Grow Coldimprovementsloth

Hebrews 6:12
so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance. Verse ConceptsComplacencyImitatingLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfPatience, Accompanied ByPatience, In Christian LivingPatienceSluggardsSpiritual VitalityLazinessHalf HeartednessSlothfulnessImitating Good PeopleThe Effects Of FaithPatient PeopleThe promises of GodInheritanceEndurancePromisesWork EthicBeing PatientPersistenceHard Work And PerseveranceMaturityWorking Hard And Not Being Lazyperserverancepatientpatientsperseveringsloth

2 Thessalonians 3:11
For we hear that there are some among you who walk irresponsibly, not working at all, but interfering with the work of others. Verse ConceptsBusynessBusybodiesLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfServants, BadSloth Examples OfMeddlingSlothfulnessWorking Hard And Not Being Lazyactinggossipingoverworking

Proverbs 24:30-31
I went by the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking sense. Thistles had come up everywhere, weeds covered the ground, and the stone wall was ruined.

Proverbs 24:30-32
I went by the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking sense. Thistles had come up everywhere, weeds covered the ground, and the stone wall was ruined. I saw, and took it to heart; I looked, and received instruction:

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. Verse ConceptsBackbitingBusybodiesGossipHabitsIdlenessLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfRumoursSluggardsIdleness Leads ToMeddlingRecreationSloth, Leads ToNot Being StillNot StillMinding Your Own Businessgossiping

Proverbs 12:24
The diligent hand will rule,
but laziness will lead to forced labor. Verse ConceptsDiligence, Rewards OfdiligenceDiligence, Results OfIdleness, Consequences OfIdlenessSluggardsEmployeesIndustryLaborLeadershipIdleness Leads ToActive LifestylesSloth, Leads ToForced LabourSuccess And Hard WorkWorking Hard And Not Being Lazysloth

Proverbs 26:16
In his own eyes, a slacker is wiser
than seven men who can answer sensibly. Verse ConceptsSluggardsSeven PeopleFalse Wisdomsloth

Proverbs 18:9
The one who is truly lazy in his work
is brother to a vandal. Verse ConceptsLazinessServants, BadSluggardsBusiness EthicsSlothfulnessThose Who DestroyWorking Hard And Not Being Lazysloth

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.
 Verse ConceptsDumbnessDaydreamingOccupationsSleep, SpiritualSleep, PhysicalWatchmanSloth Examples OfSleep, Warnings AgainstBarking And HowlingDumbThose Who Were IgnorantPetsawakening

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