7 Bible Verses about Neglecting Duties

My sons, do not now be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand in his presence, to minister to him and to be his ministers and make offerings to him."

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

And take care not to be slack in this matter. Why should damage grow to the hurt of the king?"

Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die.

Then the presidents and the satraps sought to find a ground for complaint against Daniel with regard to the kingdom, but they could find no ground for complaint or any fault, because he was faithful, and no error or fault was found in him.

"And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.

"But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.