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Procrastination

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Ephesians 5:15–17

Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise; — read the full passage →

James 4:17

To him therefore who knows to do good, and doesn’t do it, to him it is sin.

Luke 9:59–62

He said to another, “Follow me!” But he said, “Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father.” — read the full passage →

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Hebrews 12:11

All chastening seems for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been exercised thereby.

Matthew 6:33

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

John 9:4

I must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work.

Luke 12:40

Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you don’t expect him.”

Luke 12:35

“Let your waist be dressed and your lamps burning.

Galatians 6:9

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

Romans 7:20–21

But if what I don’t desire, that I do, it is no more I that do it, but sin which dwells in me. — read the full passage →

1 Thessalonians 5:2

For you yourselves know well that the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night.

1 Corinthians 14:40

Let all things be done decently and in order.

2 Corinthians 8:10–14

I give a judgment in this: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to start a year ago, not only to do, but also to be willing. — read the full passage →

2 Timothy 4:2

preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

Acts 24:25

As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, “Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you.”

Hebrews 3:7–19

Therefore, even as the Holy Spirit says, “Today if you will hear his voice, — read the full passage →

Galatians 5:22–23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:23

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

Galatians 2:20

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

2 Corinthians 6:2

for he says, “At an acceptable time I listened to you, in a day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the acceptable time. Behold, now is the day of salvation.

James 4:13–15

Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow let’s go into this city, and spend a year there, trade, and make a profit.” — read the full passage →

Matthew 25:2–13

Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:23–24

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, — read the full passage →

Luke 1:37

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

2 Timothy 1:7

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

John 14:6

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

Luke 12:46–48

then the lord of that servant will come in a day when he isn’t expecting him, and in an hour that he doesn’t know, and will cut him in two, and place his portion with the unfaithful. — read the full passage →

Acts 8:36

As they went on the way, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “Behold, here is water. What is keeping me from being baptized?”

James 1:5

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

1 Corinthians 15:32

If I fought with animals at Ephesus for human purposes, what does it profit me? If the dead are not raised, then “let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.”

John 16:33

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Matthew 19:26

Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Revelation 1:1

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Galatians 5:24–6:2

Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts. — read the full passage →

1 Thessalonians 5:1

But concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need that anything be written to you.

1 Corinthians 10:31

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 6:19–20

Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, — read the full passage →

Romans 12:1

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

Romans 8:1–39

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. — read the full passage →

Luke 14:21

“That servant came, and told his lord these things. Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor, maimed, blind, and lame.’

Luke 13:25

When once the master of the house has risen up, and has shut the door, and you begin to stand outside, and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’ then he will answer and tell you, ‘I don’t know you or where you come from.’

Matthew 5:25

Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are with him on the way; lest perhaps the prosecutor deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be cast into prison.

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