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LazinessLaziness

“…not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord” (Rom. 12:11)“…not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord” (Rom. 12:11)

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Genesis 2:15Genesis 2:15Col. 3:23: As to the Lord1 Ths. 4:11: Work with you own hands2 Ths. 3:10: Will not work…shall not eat1 Tim. 5:8: A matter of faithfulnessLAZY: “Not eager or willing to work or exert oneself, slothful...slow & heavy; sluggish”

Col. 3:23: As to the Lord1 Ths. 4:11: Work with you own hands2 Ths. 3:10: Will not work…shall not eat1 Tim. 5:8: A matter of faithfulnessLAZY: “Not eager or willing to work or exert oneself, slothful...slow & heavy; sluggish”““not lagging in diligence” not lagging in diligence”

Romans 12:11Romans 12:11““not lagging in diligence” not lagging in diligence”

Romans 12:11Romans 12:11

Jesus was not lazy!Jesus was not lazy!Jesus understood the work he was given to do, Jno. 4:34-35 (Lk. 19:10)

Servant, Mark 10:45

Jesus was driven to accomplish his work, J ohn 9:4 (Prov. 22:13)

Excuses for not working breed complacency, procrastination and more laziness!

Jesus understood the work he was given to do, Jno. 4:34-35 (Lk. 19:10)

Servant, Mark 10:45

Jesus was driven to accomplish his work, J ohn 9:4 (Prov. 22:13)

Excuses for not working breed complacency, procrastination and more laziness!

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Lazy LessonsLazy Lessons

Prov. 6:6-11: Learn from othersConsider and be wise, v. 6Self-starter; uses time wisely, v. 7-8Discipline yourself: Don’t sleep when there’s work to be done, v. 9-10Spiritual work, Eph. 5:16; 1 Cor. 9:25-27; 1 Tim. 4:12

Prov. 6:6-11: Learn from othersConsider and be wise, v. 6Self-starter; uses time wisely, v. 7-8Discipline yourself: Don’t sleep when there’s work to be done, v. 9-10Spiritual work, Eph. 5:16; 1 Cor. 9:25-27; 1 Tim. 4:12

Lazy LessonsLazy Lessons

Prov. 19:15: Idleness breeds lazinessHunger comes from idlenessDo not be apathetic (Prov. 26:13-16)Spiritual work: Do not condition yourself to be satisfied with idleness•Exercise and grow, 1 Tim. 4:7; Heb. 5:12-14•Eagerness, Jno. 9:4 (Rom. 13:11; Eph. 5:14)

Prov. 19:15: Idleness breeds lazinessHunger comes from idlenessDo not be apathetic (Prov. 26:13-16)Spiritual work: Do not condition yourself to be satisfied with idleness•Exercise and grow, 1 Tim. 4:7; Heb. 5:12-14•Eagerness, Jno. 9:4 (Rom. 13:11; Eph. 5:14)

Lazy LessonsLazy Lessons

Prov. 12:24: Lazy controlled by others

At the mercy & dictates of othersSpiritual work: Laziness puts us at risk of being controlled by others:•False teachers, Jude 3 (1 Jno. 4:1)•Regulations of men (Col. 2:20)•By sin, 2 Ths. 3:11; 1 Tim. 5:13•Be diligent (2 Tim. 2:15)

Prov. 12:24: Lazy controlled by others

At the mercy & dictates of othersSpiritual work: Laziness puts us at risk of being controlled by others:•False teachers, Jude 3 (1 Jno. 4:1)•Regulations of men (Col. 2:20)•By sin, 2 Ths. 3:11; 1 Tim. 5:13•Be diligent (2 Tim. 2:15)

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Lazy LessonsLazy Lessons

Prov. 18:9: Laziness is wastefulAdvantages neglected, Prov. 24:30-34Spiritual work: Good stewards of blessings we have been given•Trustworthiness, 1 Cor. 4:2 (9:17)•Accountable, Luke 16:1-2, 8-12

Prov. 18:9: Laziness is wastefulAdvantages neglected, Prov. 24:30-34Spiritual work: Good stewards of blessings we have been given•Trustworthiness, 1 Cor. 4:2 (9:17)•Accountable, Luke 16:1-2, 8-12

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Lazy LessonsLazy Lessons

Prov. 21:25-26: Laziness produces nothing beneficial

Greed of the lazy is consumingSpiritual work: We must get busy improving our spiritual condition•Personally, 1 Pet. 2:1-2 (2 Tim. 2:15)•Local church growth, Acts 8:4

Prov. 21:25-26: Laziness produces nothing beneficial

Greed of the lazy is consumingSpiritual work: We must get busy improving our spiritual condition•Personally, 1 Pet. 2:1-2 (2 Tim. 2:15)•Local church growth, Acts 8:4

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Lazy LessonsLazy Lessons

Prov. 22:13: If you don’t want to work, any excuse is good enough!

“Too risky” or “The timing is wrong” etc.Spiritual work: Don’t look for excuses not to do the Lord’s work, Acts 24:25

Prov. 22:13: If you don’t want to work, any excuse is good enough!

“Too risky” or “The timing is wrong” etc.Spiritual work: Don’t look for excuses not to do the Lord’s work, Acts 24:25

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Not lagging in diligence Romans 12:11 Not lagging in diligence Romans 12:11

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 15:58)

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 15:58)