Laziness
noun
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness.
"it was sheer laziness on my part"
Similar: idleness, ,indolence, slothfulness, sloth, shiftlessness, inactivity, inertia, sluggishness, lethargy, languor, torpidity, slowness, heaviness, dullness, remissness, negligence, slackness laxity
Opposite: industriousness, energy
Scripture Study for Laziness
Look bellow for Bible references about laziness:
Proverbs 6:10–11
“A little sleep, a little slumber… and poverty will come on you like a thief.”
Proverbs 6:6–11
“Go to the ant… A little sleep, a little slumber… and poverty will come on you like a thief.”
Proverbs 10:4
“Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.”
Proverbs 12:11
“Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.”
Proverbs 19:15
“Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless go hungry.”
Ephesians 5:15–16
“Be very careful… making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”
Colossians 3:23
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.”
2 Thessalonians 3:10–12
“If anyone is not willing to work, neither shall he eat… work quietly and earn your own living.”
1 Thessalonians 4:11–12
“Work with your hands… so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders
Hebrews 6:12
“Do not become lazy, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”
Galatians 6:9
“Let us not become weary in doing good…”