8 Bible Verses about Laziness

but imitate the example of those who by faith and patience have obtain'd the inheritance that was promis'd to them.

in business be not slothful, but of an active mind, making the best use of every incident.

pursuant to the maxim, which we laid down, when among you, "he that refuses to work should be deny'd food."

weighing the circumstances of the season, because the times are dangerous.

for you remember, my brethren, our labour and toil: how we worked day and night, that in preaching the gospel of God, we might not be chargeable to any of you.

pursuant to the maxim, which we laid down, when among you, "he that refuses to work should be deny'd food." now being inform'd, that there are among you people of an irregular conduct, who neglect their own business, and busy themselves with the affairs of others: we command these persons, and exhort them by the Lord Jesus Christ, to stay at home, and earn their bread by labour.

his lord answered and said unto him, thou vile slothful wretch, you knew that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not scatter'd: should not you then have lodged my money at the banker's, and so at my return I should have received my own with interest. here, take the talent from him, and give it to him that has the ten.read more.
for he that makes use of what he has, shall have more; but if he makes no improvement thereof, it shall be taken from him. take then that worthless fellow, turn him out in the dark, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.