Wasting Time

Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. — read the full passage →

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? — read the full passage →

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: — read the full passage →

Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. — read the full passage →

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? — read the full passage →

Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the Lord, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.

For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, — read the full passage →

As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.

I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; — read the full passage →

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

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

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. — read the full passage →

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am. — read the full passage →

He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.

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

He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

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

Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah.

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

But I trusted in thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my God. — read the full passage →

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

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, — read the full passage →

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. — read the full passage →

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, — read the full passage →

Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: — read the full passage →

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. — read the full passage →

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: — read the full passage →

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. — read the full passage →

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?

And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.

And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.

And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him. — read the full passage →

But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, — read the full passage →

(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)

My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

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

Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.

But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. — read the full passage →

He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble.

And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.

And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the Lord throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever. — read the full passage →

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. — read the full passage →

Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; — read the full passage →

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

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

Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. — read the full passage →

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;