Laziness (Sloth) | Proverbs

Sermon Series: 7 Deadly Sins | Passage: Proverbs 26:13-16, 6:6-10
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[@rosilyniam]

I’m here because I kept tossing and turning and pressing the snooze button because I didn’t feel like getting up to do my hair. I fell back asleep and dreamt I was running from a sloth. I managed to get home and in the midst of shutting the door the sloth put its hand in the door but I still shut it but right when I shut it I jumped up out of my sleep and googled the biblical definition of sloth and here I am.

[@fathftness3474]

Pay Attention, Family, to how the enemy uses tactics to prevent you from reaching the purpose God has for you! Including getting to your head (thoughts) to drain you mentally and get you tired and weary and “lazy” so that you sleep your purpose off and NEVER get you to your mission that God needed you, your creativity, your ability, your talent, your perseverance that is truly within you. The enemy uses a lot of ways (putting distractions in the way - people, circumstances) to slow you down or worse, get you to neeeever reach your purpose and plans of God for you for the world and His Kingdom. Think about what Purpose the enemy is “quietly” attacking by making you comfortable and lazy...

[@KB3.0]

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[@user-gg9jy1oi2n]

When you mentioned the enemy draining us through our thoughts I immediately thought of the Helmet of Salvation 🙏 thank you for this encouraging comment!

[@jesusiskingofmyheart]

Thiisss! Thank you 😭🙏🏼✝️

[@sarinacovarrubias5205]

Wow so true!! I’m writing down

[@wilsonallu7265]

Thank you .. moved me.

[@casoul2091]

This video just “randomly” popped up in my suggested. God bless you brother I needed to hear this word !

[@Leti_10]

I have been struggling with laziness and procrastination. I have been spending hours on tiktok and going to bed late. I did not realize the consequences of this, especially when it comes to our relationship with God.

[@fathftness3474]

Btw, this I felt it was God speaking. I lost my job to Covid. It has been very difficult to “force” myself into doing things now that I don’t have a routine. I feel lost and demotivated. I wake up at 6am always - without an alarm only to tell myself I need just another hour...that becomes three...then I feel terrible and sluggish and just disappointed I wasted all morning and it’s a cycle. I was sitting here after stumbling to this video eating and when he said “even eating is hard” I was like 😳 ... I feel convicted here. Thank you for this message. I have been struggling with getting out of this “funk”. It is definitely a strategy the enemy uses to keep you from your purposed vision. I’m getting up and moving! I’m setting up my routine to follow diligently going forward! I’m leaving my phone in another room and set alarm to get up and out of bed. I’m scheduling Bible appointment with God and gym time. I am putting the effort!

[@lisakam19]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️

[@goratamokwena1269]

Hey, just checking if you're still following through your schedule...

[@toscamilanga4640]

Sir you literally described. Am so lazy sometimes I fail cook and resort to ordering food. Am constantly tired. Thank God I stumbled upon your chanel. Will pray against this spirit.

[@katiecuellar2024]

I definitely struggle with laziness and I beleive it has contributed to my backsliding several times in life. I have now been on the right track for a year, but a month ago I got Corona virus and my family ( I am a wife and mother with young adults still in the house). I have become very lazy and discouraged. I am healthy physically again but I am completly passionless. I don't even FEEL love for my family or God. This sermon helped me to identify whatvI am dealing with, but didn't help as to what to do about it. Please pray for me, anyone who reads this.

[@jilliangarza7988]

Praying that the Lord’s love will overtake you. Walk in the Spirit and the fruit of the Spirit will operate in you. Take up the armor of God to fight against the enemy daily. The Father’s strength be upon you.

[@s.t.lively]

He very subtly touched on it I believe... Seek the Lord till he comes to light your candle. Peter and other disciples lacked the passion till they was filled as in Acts 1:8.

[@jaxmom9043]

I was lazy before but I got sick with a heart condition and I could not even bend down to do laundry out of the machines with my heart getting erratic and having to sit and rest to get it back into normal rhythm. I dealt with that for a year and a half before getting a cardiac ablation to get it fixed. When I would try to do normal things I would almost pass out. 3 months after the ablation I got Covid and was hospitalized for a month and when I was finally released to go home I could only walk a few steps at a time (like 5 or 6) before having to stop because my oxygen would fall too low. I fought back. I was out of work for 6 months and my dr wanted me to go on long term disability but I said “No” I wanted more. 3 months ago I had a total hip replacement and have a severely injured back. Usually when o can’t get out of bed it is because of pain but I have to admit, something is not right and I am very, very lazy. I no longer feel like cooking, cleaning, playing with my pets, or enjoy my work. I want to fix it but I feel like I have nothing to work for. No hope, although I want to have hope. Please pray for me. I am stuck and I do not want to be. BTW way I am now oxygen free during the day and only need it at night. I am working on strength and range of motion in my hip. But Ian’s sloth and am disgusted by it.

[@imliving4blank118]

This is a great message. I’m up late watching this and when he talked about being on a screen and staying up late... i screamed lol

[@boluadebekun9370]

Lmboooo

[@remnantfewministriesminist495]

I realize whenever I had sadness, sickness, injury or distraction it would become a deterrent and it would take me so long to get back on track. Thank you for this message. Passion and Purpose is priceless. We must conttinue to fight the good fight. ✝️ the finish line. We must become overcomers of our strongholds and live for Christ everyday with His help break free of the cycles that keep us bound. Thank you for this message. So timely. God bless you Pastor Williams.

[@susangoins1221]

I need to repent!! Thank you for helping me do an inventory of my life. I am accountable for my decisions.

[@faiththefashionista2484]

Really, really, really good I needed this. Taking the time to digest this word. Thank you Jesus for being our standard!

[@brianjulian5230]

This Pastor is awesome

[@sophiagulam3952]

This sermon has blessed me so much so much all i needed to progress coz i am full of excuses towards not doing what am obligated. "Keep and tender what's given to you"( the garden) am blessed

[@remnantfewministriesminist495]

Amen. I feel you. Beautiful.

[@YourMakeupByJess]

It’s not by accident I found this video! 🙏🏾❤️ this brought so much revelation to my life! great word!!

[@SeaSault]

That was brutal and so well done 😂. My Bible was open on the table and noticed it landed on Proverb 26:13-. Last night I asked God to lead me towards finding my purpose to serve through him and He started there. God called me out! 🙏

[@seal-6946]

Been dealing with laziness my whole life. Getting bad grades in school because i was too lazy to study or do my homework. i told myself that i would get my drivers license soon when i was 15. Im about to turn 19 and i still havent acted on it. I was too lazy to apply to colleges, and not getting a license hindered me from getting a job. I’ve recently started picking my life up bit by bit and my laziness has transformed into self hatred. i started blaming my mom and I even started depending on god to live my life for me and make things just fall in my lap without working for it. Wish i couldve found this video 4 years ago.

[@jeni659]

Work was already present before sin came into the world 🤯

[@sulmaguevara2390]

I just feel like it’s a slap in the face like a wake up Thank you

[@visualglitchmusic]

This is a great sermon and I definitely felt the conviction of the holy spirit. I feel terribly after coming to the realisation I've been doing this for so long but we have to stay positive and understand we are not under condemnation through Jesus but for Him to renew our mind, change our ways and work towards his Glory. Remember this world we live in is carefully designed by the devil who wants us to waste our time and not fulfil God's greater purpose for us. Do not be dismayed, but use this knowledge to overcome the devil and pray for God's help. He is proud of you all for being here and working towards fulfilling His purpose and walking in the spirit. God bless you all and I know you can all do it. I have so much to work on personally but God is helping me big time.. Glory to Him!!

[@tombickel7954]

Wow! This sermon blessed and convicted Tom in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan!

[@FLAWLECC95]

Applying for work right now

[@toofocusedtofret]

God showed me a dream of me getting robbed gunpoint at my front doorstep, there was a gun I picked up but it had no bullets, this was after I continued in slothfulness even after reading Proverbs

[@francie.6200]

Wow I was just praying about this! I'm struggling with this and it randomly popped up! God is good 🙏😊

[@benhantafla1189]

Wow 😢GOD is speaking to me I’m guilty of being lazy & slothful please pray for me Brothers & Sisters In Christ Thank you for this timely message this popped up on my video suggestions I know it was divinely ordained. I live in Los Angeles, CA. Please pray for us as everything is getting more expensive. Idk how I’m going to raise my family if it’s GOD’s will for me to have one. But then deep down I know My GOD provides. Amen 🙏

[@Andrew-em2xe]

i love this message but this man has clearly never experienced disease or physical ailment because some people like addicts or ill people are cursed with these consequences and or ailments. This man is clearly blessed. Regardless tho consequences are consequences and disease is disease and they arent impossible to be healed of and you must fight to get out of lazy habits even if your addiction or disease causes you to for example have no energy, never sleep or feel constantly ill. You still have to fight because choosing laziness even if it it feels difficult to move for good reason isnt a good excuse to disregard the faithful choice to stand on Gods word.

[@jesusiskingofmyheart]

This message has blessed me! God bless you brother 🕊🙏🏼❤️

[@mishy460]

Wow….this Word was so timely for me 🙏 Thank you for this great preaching 🙌🏻

[@stachiano]

yooo, this guy is something else. i remember discovering him when looking into gluttony and i love his style, so underrated. thank you for speaking on things we don’t hear about everyday. i’m going to challenge myself to tackle one bad habit at a time. what you’re saying about lazinesss directly linking to lack of food/money - just wow. blaming parents, just wow wow. ants don’t have a ceo!!! love it. defo need to revisit to make notes. how long will you lie there???

[@kd4822]

Wow this is a great message, thank you God for this message

[@spritemasters9719]

This is excellent. Thanks

[@HappyHolyHealthyLife]

Awesome message!

[@CheekyMoth]

I’m here... he’s saying the Bible is “making fun” of the hand to dish to mouth quote but... if that’s funny to anyone... ur sin isn’t sloth.. it’s all too sad that I’ve related to that quote at some points quite literally... I’m working on being better. This is why I am here. God bless people. Avoid idle hands.

[@lisakam19]

thank you for this 💕

[@jansah1492]

amen

[@faithfullytymani3100]

Such a great word!

[@sciencegirl2012]

Such a great message!🙂👏🎉

[@graceoverdarkness8942]

God doesn't mock . Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows , that he will also reap. Galatians 6:7 THATS WHY ITS IMPORTANT TO KNOW GOD FOR YOURSELF IF YOU DON"T YOU WILL STAND ON ANYTHING THAT PEOPLE SAY. GOD DOESN'T MOCK PERIOD NOR DOES HE LIKE TO BE MOCKED.

[@ANDRE-sp2mi]

🌎 Amen

[@merlin299]

Very helpful message 🥰

[@mannyade2890]

Amen!

[@denisewilliams313]

Some require healing. Should be commented for continually persevering despite being misinterpreted.

[@denisewilliams313]

Complimented

[@yvonnecamacho9773]

What about people who were too lazy to remember to even breathe? … they were out there but now guess what? They’re dead. Laziness can kill.

[@loos3eleaf]

good job sir

[@marthajgarcia1088]

Thank you there isa demon in charge of laziness.

[@samibrat12]

Since we don't wrestle with flesh and blood I think so.

[@samibrat12]

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 NKJV

[@bcreative2772]

me too guilty i work hard but spent too much time in sloth

[@AtticTapes14]

Depression and anxiety

[@lyleutley7769]

There's two types of lazy people spiritually lazy people. And just lazy I'm not but trying to to do better

[@lereecalleer7050]

HELLO Saints , i want to ask the name of this Pastor ??

[@zacharyrivera566]

Is procrastination a sin ?

[@There_Is_No_War_In_Ba_Sing_Se]

I think so.

[@zacharyrivera566]

@@There_Is_No_War_In_Ba_Sing_Se Dam, I do have a tendency to procrastinate.

[@There_Is_No_War_In_Ba_Sing_Se]

@@zacharyrivera566 I think putting something off until the last moment does count as laziness. I know the feeling brother.

[@angelantony2429]

Anything that doesn't help in your relationship with Jesus is a sin.

[@jayorthh7884]

@@angelantony2429 no please dont false preach, playing sports or eating doesnt help or improve our relationship with God

[@elisaquinzi2021]

great topic but the swaying..... i hope you can find your center and stay solid so as. not to detract from the message.

[@VIPviveeCastillo69]

Okay teach but dont be arrogant about it and mock thoes peoples calamity for that is also in proverbs

[@nakiarobby3996]

16:29

[@princess-cd5zg]

How is this a sin? Its not like i killed someone

[@kevingreaux7133]

We can't compare ourselves to others. Sin is sin. If there are sins that we are unwilling to give up because we like them too much we can ask God to help us become willing. The sin of sloth can hinder us from helping others and God's will for us is to be of service to others. I too struggle with this sin.

[@AtticTapes14]

Misuse of time

[@Balling4Jesus]

Murdering someone is not the only sin

[@AtticTapes14]

What about genuine mental illness and disorders

[@HisaLight2mypath]

How can being a sloth lead you into drunkenness? 🤔

[@xanders.3810]

I needed to hear this