You Might Be Lazy If...
We have all heard of Jeff Foxworthy. You know - you might be a redneck if… Well, according to the book of Proverbs, you might be lazy if…
You hate work.
You hate work.
Proverbs 21:25 - Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin, for their hands refuse to work.You love sleep.
Proverbs 26:24 - As a door swings back and forth on its hinges, so the lazy person turns over in bed.You are full of excuses.
This one is a no brainer. Loving sleep does not necessarily make you a lazy person, but – come on people, where there’s smoke there’s fire.
Proverbs 26:13 - The lazy person claims, “There’s a lion on the road! Yes, I’m sure there’s a lion out there!”You think you got it all figured out.
Ever know someone who always had an excuse? I can’t mow because of my allergies. I can’t get a job because I have to focus on my schoolwork. I can't keep a job because my bosses are all jerks. I am getting bad grades because my teacher hates me. I can’t come to church on Sunday because I have to babysit at 3pm and I need to be emotionally ready for it. One word comes to mind when I think about people who have an excuse for everything – yuck. And if you are that person, let me tell you this...I love you, but you aren’t fooling anybody!
Proverbs 26:16 - Lazy people consider themselves smarter than seven wise counselors.Did you check off one or more of those boxes? If you did, you might be lazy. Here's the antidote in one sentence:
And the attitude component of laziness comes out. It is not just a matter of not having the energy or desire to do things. There is an element of pride to laziness. It sounds something like this: I don’t need to put my dirty dishes in the sink. That’s what moms are for. Yes, my room is a disgusting mess but that’s only because I don’t need to waste my time on the small things in life when I am destined for so much greater things. I am special enough that I don’t need to work for anything. You guys should all be taking care of me! I don't really need to work hard because I just know better.
Colossians 3:23-24 - Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord, not for people.
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