The Hinderance of Laziness (Proverbs 4:23)
THEME: “Laziness destroys opportunities for drawing near to God.”
I. The Characteristics of Laziness
A. Love of Ease (Proverbs 26:14-15; Proverbs 6:9)
B. Loack of Teachability (Proverbs 26:12, 16)
C. Lack of Effort (Proverbs 21:25)
D. Foolish Excuses (Proverbs 22:13; Proverbs 26:13)
E. Untrustworthy (Proverbs 10:26)
F. Unfinished Work (Proverbs 24:30-34; Proverbs 12:27)
G. Sinful (Proverbs 15:19; Matthew 25:26; Colossians 3:23)
II. The Consequences of Laziness
A. Difficult Life (Proverbs 15:19)
B. Destroyed Opportunities (Proverbs 18:9)
C. Poverty (Proverbs 10:4; Philippians 1:9; Colossians 3:16)
III. The Heart of Laziness
A. Love of Ease
B. Temporal Focus
C. Love for Self (Matthew 16:24)