Jesus Christ: Views on Laziness!

‘Jesus Christ Views on Laziness!’

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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