Sloth or laziness. #2

Continuing to day on the subject of being a sloth or lazy. Today let's look at what being a sloth or lazy is not.



1. Stillness is not being lazy.



We live in a world of business. Jesus being our example often withdrew to a deserted place for prayer.



Luke 5:16

16 So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.



God commands us to be still.



Psalm 46:10



10 Be still, and know that I am God;

I will be exalted among the nations,

I will be exalted in the earth!



2. Observing the Sabbath is not lazy.



God commander us to observe the Sabbath.



Hebrews 10:25

25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.



Deuteronomy 5:12

12 ‘Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, as the Lord your God commanded you.



The Sabbath is also a day of rest.



Leviticus 23:3

[ The Sabbath ] ‘Six days shall work be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of solemn rest, a holy convocation. You shall do no work on it; it is the Sabbath of the LORD in all your dwellings.



Luke 23:56

Then they returned and prepared spices and fragrant oils. And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment.



Listen to God's Word here!



3. Recreation isn't lazy.



God intends for us to have fun...vacations, hobbies, arts, entertainment, ect. But they have their place and time. Give God the glory for his blessings and good times!



Deuteronomy 28:2

And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the LORD your God.



4. Retirement from a job is not lazy.



Retiring from a job and and then doing nothing but playing golf or vacation is lazy. When you retire it gives you time to be free to serve the Lord more! Don't forget that. Kingdom minded pursuits should be a main priority. Yes take time for fun but also keep God first!



Colossians 3:23

And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,



Give God your very best and serve Him with all your heart, soul, and strength and you will never be lazy!



Tom