‘Jesus Christ Views on Laziness: He Loves Workers Not Moochers’

‘Jesus Christ Views on Laziness: He Loves Workers Not
Moochers’

Our physical bodies were created to move, to create, to
build & do our earthly work to provide for ourselves & those we love!

In this Day & Age with inventions, convivences,
distractions & having more recreational time because of it, we tend to get
deterred from doing those things that must be done! It’s so easy to do less
work & doing less can make one lazy!

Less motion for the human body created by God can lead
to many health problems that we are unaware of! Motion also keeps your thought
process working for better Mental Health; keeping your brain functioning!

Laziness starts out with not doing the little things in
life that we must do. Then it can become somewhat as a Disease, where you want
everything provided to you, a Laziness Syndrome so to speak; where you do not
even feel capable of working, providing for yourself & family! Every little
ache & pain is a problem to keep you from work.

Doing Nothing when you can work is not only detrimental
to oneself, one’s family but very much detrimental to Our Heavenly Father, Our
Creator!

Jesus’ spoke of Laziness in the New Testament of the
Bible & It was spoken of in the Old Testament also.

When we speak of laziness we are not speaking of those
people who have Disabilities and cannot do earthly works to provide for
themselves or families!

We are speaking of those who can work, but don’t. Those
that could be helped by changing their lifestyle, their environment, receiving
help from so many Church Groups, Non-Profit Organizations that are funded by
Government Agencies & many Local & National Businesses, creating
Schools & Job Training for numerous occupations.

When you give to those that only want your money, they
want it every day and you become their money machine, you are helping them to
destroy the one life they have to live in this world. They cannot take care of
themselves health wise, becoming victims of others who prey upon their
weakness, vulnerabilities and inability to respond! Their life, the lives of
those with them become diseased due to lack of sanitary conditions or
connivences, become unable to care for themselves thus becoming a burden on our
Health Facilities that must provide medical assistance for them!

God wants us to help our neighbors, but He does not
want us to “cast our pearls before the swine!”
Jesus wants us to help those who need help, but He also wants those
who need help & receive help, to also do what must be done to help
themselves!

The “Feed a Man a Fish” Principle in Scripture

The exact phrase “Give a man a fish, and you
feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime” does
not appear in the Bible. It is a modern proverb that captures the idea of temporary
aid versus long-term empowerment

While not a direct quote, the underlying principle
aligns with several biblical teachings on self-sufficiency, stewardship, and
helping others grow.

The Bible consistently teaches that lasting
provision comes from equipping people to work and provide for themselves, not just from
giving temporary relief!

Scripture on Laziness in the Life of Jesus

Jesus addressed laziness most directly in the Parable
of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30). In this story, a master entrusts
different amounts of money to three servants before going on a long journey.
Two servants invest their master’s money and double it, earning praise. The
third servant, however, buries his talent out of fear and inaction, saying, “I
knew that you were a hard man, reaping where you did not sow and gathering
where you scattered no seed” (v. 21). When the master returns, he rebukes the
servant, calling him “wicked, lazy slave” and casting him into outer darkness
(v. 30). This parable shows that Jesus valued faithfulness and active
stewardship over passivity, warning that laziness in service to God
leads to loss and separation from His presence

Here, the “hard man” is portrayed as:

• Unjust
  in his actions —
  producing or benefiting from outcomes that were not earned.


• Unfaithful
  to the principle of cause and effect — taking what is not his own, as if it were
  freely given.


• A
  warning to the reader —
  the verse serves as a caution against greed, selfishness, and taking
  advantage of others.

That is just an Excuse for doing nothing, not doing the
work that his master engaged him to do!

Jesus does not condone the servant’s
description of the master as “a hard man.” In the parable of the talents
(Matthew 25:14–30), Jesus shows that the servant’s statement is an excuse,
not an accurate description. The master rejects the servant’s characterization
and judges him for his laziness and refusal to act.

• 2
  Thessalonians 3:10 – “If
  anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat” –
  emphasizing that idleness in the Christian community is unacceptable


• Romans
  12:11 –
  “Not slothful in diligence, fervent in spirit” – calling believers to be
  active and committed in their service


• Ephesians
  5:16 –
  “Make the most of your time, because the days are evil” – urging believers
  to be productive and purposeful In the Old Testament, Jesus’ own
  example and the prophets’ teachings align with the same principle. For
  instance, Proverbs 6:6–8 (often attributed to Solomon but
  consistent with Jesus’ teaching) says, “Go to the ant, you
  sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no leader, no overseer, no
  ruler… yet it stores its food in summer and gathers its harvest in
  harvest” This imagery of the ant reflects the steady,
  self-reliant work that Jesus modeled and taught.


• In
  Jesus’ teaching, laziness is not just about physical idleness but
  about spiritual and moral inaction. It is the refusal to use
  God-given gifts, time, and opportunities for His glory. Jesus’ parables
  and commands call for diligence, faithfulness, and active
  stewardship, warning that passivity in service to God has serious
  consequences.

In the Bible, being slothful refers to laziness,
idleness, or spiritual apathy, representing a failure to fulfill one’s
responsibilities to God, oneself, and the community.

Slothfulness is more than occasional laziness; it
reflects a sinful heart condition characterized by fear,
self-absorption, or avoidance of duty!

We must not be passive in our religion, if you believe
in Jesus Christ, you must be a Disciple of Jesus also. Proclaiming His
teachings, His Commandments, and not condoning Wrongs of others because of
Fear, loss of friendships, or because you do not like Confrontation! Jesus Died
on the Cross at Calvary; that we may be forgiven of our sins in hopes of
attaining Eternal Life that Jesus promised to all of God’s Children!

You need not be a powerful preacher, priest or pastor,
just in your own way let others in the world know how much that they need Jesus
Christ in their lives if they want to live past their Life on Earth!

Christianity is at a Crossroads in History; as, and if
you are a Disciples of Jesus Christ, you must Lead, Follow or Step aside!

• Stepping
  aside, doing nothing, not fulfilling your Obligation of a True Believer
  & Follower of Our Lord & Savior is a warning that passivity
  in service to God has serious consequences. Be not afraid when you
  promote, speak of Jesus Christ, for He is right there with you, and He
  will be smiling upon you!

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