Tag: laziness
What you want can kill you…if you’re lazy
Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin, for their hands refuse to work. Proverbs 21:25 NLT The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work. Proverbs 21:25 NIV Proverbs 21:25 is an example of… Continue Reading “What you want can kill you…if you’re lazy”
Our choice: hedge or highway
The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. Proverbs 15:19 KJV In my study to confront laziness and strengthen diligence, I am going through the relevant Bible verses. This one, I… Continue Reading “Our choice: hedge or highway”
Laziness is Bondage, Diligence is Freedom
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor. 25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. 26 One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the… Continue Reading “Laziness is Bondage, Diligence is Freedom”
Staying Power (devotional)
Please, let’s not let the prospect of personal benefit deter us from good old-fashioned service. Let’s not be so preoccupied with what’s in it for us that we resist the chance to serve others. Consider Hebrews 6:10-12. God remembers our service — past and… Continue Reading “Staying Power (devotional)”
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