8 Bible Verses about Laziness

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2 Thessalonians 3:10-12

For when we were with you, we gave you this charge, that if any one will not work, neither let him eat. For we hear that some go about among you in a disorderly manner, not working, but being above work; we charge and exhort such, by our Lord Jesus Christ, to work quietly, and eat their own bread.

Matthew 25:26-30

And his Lord answered and said to him, Evil and slothful servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sowed, and gather whence I have not scattered? And you ought then to have given my money to the brokers, and at my coming, I should have received my own with interest. Take his talent, therefore, from him, and give it to him that has ten talents;read more.
for to every one that has shall be given, and he shall have an abundance; but from him that has not, even what he has shall be taken away; and cast the unprofitable servant into the darkness outside; there shall be weeping and gnashing of the teeth.

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Hebrews 6:11-12

But we desire each of you to show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end, that you be not stupid, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Romans 12:10-11

be kindly disposed one to another with brotherly love, in honor prefer one another, be not slothful in business, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord,

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