We’ve all had those days when we just want to relax, do nothing, and kick back for a while. But there’s something really important to remember: God doesn’t want us to be lazy. In fact, the Bible tells us that laziness is something He doesn’t like. Proverbs 13:4 (NLT) says,“The soul of the lazy man desires, and has nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.” This means that if we just sit around and do nothing, we’ll get nowhere, but if we stay diligent and work hard, we will be blessed.
Now, that doesn’t mean you can’t take breaks and relax. All of us need rest, and God wants us to have as much rest as we need. But when there’s something important to do, like studying God’s Word, prayer, chores or homework, we should take care of that first. For example, if you’re about to sit down and watch TV, but you notice a sink full of dishes, what should you do? Do the dishes first! After you’ve taken care of what needs to be done, then you can relax and enjoy your free time. It’s the same with anything else, like spending time with God or finishing up a school assignment.
Jesus is our ultimate example. He was always busy helping others and doing what God wanted him to do. He didn’t waste time. Jesus worked hard to carry out his mission, and that’s something we should follow. If we want to be like him, we need to be diligent in the things we do, whether it's helping our parents, our siblings, or our friends.
Remember, if we don’t help others, how can we expect them to help us? Proverbs 3:27 (NLT) says, “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.” That means when you have the chance to help others, don’t wait—do it! Being kind and helping others shows that we’re living out the purpose God has given us.
So, when you know there’s something to do, take care of it with a willing heart, just like Jesus would. Don’t let laziness hold you back from the good things God has planned for you!
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
“Avoid Laziness”, written for aheartforchristdevotions@blogspot.com by Kraiapril©2025. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord!
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