Dictionary of Bible Themes Laziness or unproductiveness. As work is hallowed by God's working, idleness is regarded as a sin against oneself and society. 1 Thessalonians 5:14Idleness reproached In terms of daily labour See also Proverbs 19:24; 10:4; 22:13; 26:13-16Paul to the Christians at Thessalonica. 2 Thessalonians 3:6-151 Timothy 5:13 Titus 1:12 Hebrews 6:11-12 In matters of faith To Christians who were tempted to give up. Proverbs 6:6-8Idleness discouraged by examples of industriousness See also Proverbs 31:27Ecclesiastes 11:6 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9 the good wife Paul referring to his practice of not depending on others for his living Proverbs 6:9-11The results of idleness See also Proverbs 10:26; 12:24; 13:4; 15:19; 19:15; 20:4Ecclesiastes 10:18 See also 5446 poverty5527 shield 5535 sleep and death 5539 sluggard 5575 talk, idle 5628 work 5833 diligence 5868 gossip 8783 neglect |
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