Bible verses about Idleness and Sloth
Scripture references about Idleness and Sloth, organized by subject from the classic topical indexes of Orville Nave and R. A. Torrey.
Idleness and Sloth in Torrey's Topical Textbook
- Forbidden: Ro 12:11; Heb 6:12
- Produce apathy: Pr 12:27; 26:15
- Akin to extravagance: Pr 18:9
- Accompanied by conceit: Pr 26:16
- LEAD TO
- Poverty: Pr 10:4; 20:13
- Want: Pr 20:4; 24:34
- Hunger: Pr 19:15; 20:13
- Bondage: Pr 12:24
- Disappointment: Pr 13:4; 21:25
- Ruin: Pr 24:30,31; Ec 10:18
- Tattling and meddling: 1Ti 5:13
- Effects of, afford instruction to others: Pr 24:30-32
- Remonstrance against: Pr 6:6,9
- False excuses for: Pr 20:4; 22:13
- Illustrated: Pr 26:14; Mt 25:18,26
- Exemplified
- Watchmen: Isa 56:10
- Athenians: Ac 17:21
- Thessalonians: 2Th 3:11