At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things not proper to mention. Proverbs He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Proverbs He also that is negligent in his work is brother to him that is the great spendthrift. Ecclesiastes Because of laziness the roof caves in, and because of idle hands the house leaks. We see two things when we read these passage. Not working will cause you to go hungry and it will cause you to commit sin. In this case the sin is gossip. Ephesians See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. John I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. Psalm Teach us how short our lives really are so that we may be wise. Do you remember this passage? Reader had a question about two venerable idioms concerning speaking out—or not. It's Monday again, and that means it's time to answer a question here on Fandom Grammar. Today we'll be dealing with lauramcewan's question, "Is….
Anonymous comments are disabled in this journal. Your IP address will be recorded. Log in No account? Create an account. Remember me. Previous Share Flag Next. Welcome to the next installment of Say What? Why are you wasting your time doing nothing? Origin The origin of the phrase is not clear, however, it is believed to be an ancient one with its roots in the Bible. Also engage in some occupation, so that the devil may always find you busy.
Because of idleness. David fell into temptation. Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,.
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Is wood taken from it to make anything? Do people take a peg from it to hang any vessel on it?
Behold, it is given to the fire for fuel. When the fire has consumed both ends of it, and the middle of it is charred, is it useful for anything?
Behold, when it was whole, it was used for nothing. How much less, when the fire has consumed it and it is charred, can it ever be used for anything! A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly. The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
One who is taught the word must share all good things with the one who teaches. Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master's crib, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand.
They have forsaken the Lord , they have despised the Holy One of Israel, they are utterly estranged. Why will you still be struck down? Why will you continue to rebel?
The whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.
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