What Does the Bible Say About Sloth?

Proverbs 13:4 ESV / 46 helpful votes

The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.

Colossians 3:23 ESV / 30 helpful votes

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

2 Thessalonians 3:10 ESV / 26 helpful votes

For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.

Proverbs 12:24 ESV / 24 helpful votes

The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.

Proverbs 15:19 ESV / 21 helpful votes

The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.

Philippians 4:13 ESV / 13 helpful votes

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

1 Thessalonians 5:1-28 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. But you are not in darkness, brothers, for that day to surprise you like a thief. For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. ...

Colossians 4:1-7 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. ...

Bible Verses about Sloth