5343 idleness
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Laziness or unproductiveness. As work is hallowed by God's working, idleness is regarded as a sin against oneself and society.

Idleness reproached

In terms of daily labour

1 Thessalonians 5:14 Paul to the Christians at Thessalonica. See also Proverbs 19:24; Proverbs 10:4; Proverbs 22:13; Proverbs 26:13-16; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15; 1 Timothy 5:13; Titus 1:12

In matters of faith

Hebrews 6:11-12 To Christians who were tempted to give up.

Idleness discouraged by examples of industriousness

Proverbs 6:6-8 See also Proverbs 31:27 the good wife; Ecclesiastes 11:6; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9 Paul referring to his practice of not depending on others for his living

The results of idleness

Proverbs 6:9-11 See also Proverbs 10:26; Proverbs 12:24; Proverbs 13:4; Proverbs 15:19; Proverbs 19:15; Proverbs 20:4; Ecclesiastes 10:18

See also

5446  poverty
5524  servants, bad
5534  sleep, spiritual
5539  sluggard
5575  talk, idle
5628  work
5833  diligence
5868  gossip
8783  neglect



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