6 Bible Verses about Procrastination

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Matthew 8:21-22

But another of his disciples, whom he ordered to follow Him, said unto Him, Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father: but Jesus said unto him; Do thou follow me, and let the dead bury their dead.

Matthew 25:1-12

Then will the kingdom of heaven be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom: and five of them were wise, and five were foolish. The foolish ones took their lamps, and took no oil with them:read more.
but the wise took oil in their vessels as well as in their lamps. Now while the bridegroom stayed, they were all drowsy and fell asleep: and in the middle of the night there was a cry, The bridegroom is coming, go out to meet him. Then all the virgins rose up and trimmed their lamps: and the foolish ones said to the wise, Give us of your oil, for our lamps are going out: but the wise answered them, saying, Least there should not be enough for us and you, go rather to them that sell it, and buy for yourselves. And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and they that were ready went in with him to the wedding-feast, and then the door was shut. Afterwards came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us: but he answered them, Verily I declare unto you, I do not know you.

Luke 9:59-62

And He said to another, Follow me: but he said, Lord, permit me to go first and bury my father: but Jesus said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee, but allow me first to go and take my leave of my family.read more.
But Jesus said unto him, No one, that hath put his hand to the plough and looketh back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

Matthew 19:16-22

And behold, there came one to Him, and said, Good master, what good shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And He said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou desirest to enter into life, keep the commandments. He saith unto Him, Which? And Jesus answered, Thou shalt do no murther, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Honour thy father and mother;read more.
and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self. The young man saith unto Him, All these have I kept from my youth: wherein am I yet deficient? Jesus replied, If thou wouldst be perfect, go, sell thy estate, and give it to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come and follow me. But when the young man heard that, he went away sorrowful; for he had large possessions.

2 Corinthians 8:10-14

And herein I give my opinion: for this is to your advantage, who not only began to act, but also to be forward to it above a year ago. Now therefore perfect also the doing it; that as there was a readiness of will, so there may be also a performance according to your ability. For if there be first a willing mind, any me is accepted according to what he hath, not according to what he hath not.read more.
For I do not mean that others should have relief, and you be burdened: but by an equality, that your abundance may at this time be a supply to their want; and their abundance may be the like to your want, if need be: that there may be an equality:

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Procrastination » To be avoided in » Performance of vows

Procrastination » Danger of, illustrated

Matthew 5:25

Be friends with thine adversary quickly, while thou art in the way with him; least the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison:

Luke 13:25

When the master of the house shall have risen up and shut the door, and ye begin to stand without and knock at the door saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and He shall answer and say to you, I know you not, whence ye are:

Procrastination » Saints avoid

Procrastination » Causes of » Family cares

Matthew 8:21

But another of his disciples, whom he ordered to follow Him, said unto Him, Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father:

Luke 9:61

And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee, but allow me first to go and take my leave of my family.

Procrastination » Motives for avoiding » The present the accepted time

Procrastination » Motives for avoiding » The present the best time

Procrastination » To be avoided in » Glorifying God

Procrastination » Motives for avoiding » The uncertainty of life

Procrastination » Causes of » Worldly entanglements

Procrastination » Exemplified

Procrastination » To be avoided in » Keeping God's commandments

Procrastination » To be avoided in » Making offerings to God

Procrastination » To be avoided in » Hearkening to God

Procrastination » Instances of » Elisha

Procrastination » Condemned by Christ

Luke 9:59-62

And He said to another, Follow me: but he said, Lord, permit me to go first and bury my father: but Jesus said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee, but allow me first to go and take my leave of my family. read more.
But Jesus said unto him, No one, that hath put his hand to the plough and looketh back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

Procrastination » To be avoided in » Seeking God

Procrastination » Exemplified » Felix

Procrastination » Causes of » Personal convenience

Procrastination » Causes of » Unbelief

Acts 17:32

And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some laughed at it: and others said, We will hear thee again concerning this matter.

Procrastination » Instances of » Pharaoh

Procrastination » Instances of » Esther

Salvation » Neglect of » Procrastination

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