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Procrastination

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Ephesians 5:15–17

Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise; — read the full passage →

James 4:17

To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

Luke 9:59–62

And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. — read the full passage →

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Hebrews 12:11

All chastening seemeth for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yieldeth peaceable fruit unto them that have been exercised thereby, even the fruit of righteousness.

Matthew 6:33

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

John 9:4

We must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

Luke 12:40

Be ye also ready: for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh.

Luke 12:35

Let your loins be girded about, and your lamps burning;

Galatians 6:9

And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Romans 7:20–21

But if what I would not, that I do, it is no more I that do it, but sin which dwelleth in me. — read the full passage →

1 Thessalonians 5:2

For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

1 Corinthians 14:40

But let all things be done decently and in order.

2 Corinthians 8:10–14

And herein I give my judgment: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to make a beginning a year ago, not only to do, but also to will. — read the full passage →

2 Timothy 4:2

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

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Acts 24:25

And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me.

Hebrews 3:7–19

Wherefore, even as the Holy Spirit saith, To-day if ye shall hear his voice, — read the full passage →

Galatians 5:22–23

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

Colossians 3:23

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

Galatians 2:20

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

2 Corinthians 6:2

(for he saith, At an acceptable time I hearkened unto thee, And in a day of salvation did I succor thee: behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation):

James 4:13–15

Come now, ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go into this city, and spend a year there, and trade, and get gain: — read the full passage →

Matthew 25:2–13

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

Colossians 3:23–24

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men; — read the full passage →

Luke 1:37

For no word from God shall be void of power.

2 Timothy 1:7

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

John 14:6

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Luke 12:46–48

the lord of that servant shall come in a day when he expecteth not, and in an hour when he knoweth not, and shall cut him asunder, and appoint his portion with the unfaithful. — read the full passage →

Acts 8:36

And as they went on the way, they came unto a certain water; and the eunuch saith, Behold, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

James 1:5

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

1 Corinthians 15:32

If after the manner of men I fought with beasts at Ephesus, what doth it profit me? If the dead are not raised, let us eat and drink, for to-morrow we die.

John 16:33

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Matthew 19:26

And Jesus looking upon them said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Revelation 1:1

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

Galatians 5:24–6:2

And they that are of Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with the passions and the lusts thereof. — read the full passage →

1 Thessalonians 5:1

But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that aught be written unto you.

1 Corinthians 10:31

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 6:19–20

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

Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore, brethren, 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 them that are in Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

Luke 14:21

And the 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 hither the poor and maimed and blind and lame.

Luke 13:25

When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, open to us; and he shall answer and say to you, I know you not whence ye are;

Matthew 5:25

Agree with thine adversary quickly, while thou art with him in the way; lest haply the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.

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