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.

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Idleness reproached

In terms of daily labour

1 Th 5:14 Paul to the Christians at Thessalonica.

See also Pr 19:24; Pr 10:4; Pr 22:13; Pr 26:13–16; 2 Th 3:6–15; 1 Ti 5:13; Tt 1:12

In matters of faith

Heb 6:11–12 To Christians who were tempted to give up.

Idleness discouraged by examples of industriousness

Proverbs 6:6–8 NASB 2020

Go to the ant, you lazy one, Observe its ways and be wise, Which, having no chief, Officer, or ruler, Prepares its food in the summer And gathers its provision in the harvest.

See also Pr 31:27 the good wife; Ec 11:6; 2 Th 3:7–9 Paul referring to his practice of not depending on others for his living

The results of idleness

Proverbs 6:9–11 NASB 2020

How long will you lie down, you lazy one? When will you arise from your sleep? “A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest,” Then your poverty will come in like a drifter, And your need like an armed man.