procrastination
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4The lazy one is willing and then not willing. But the soul of he who labors shall be made fat.
15And so, brothers, see to it that you walk cautiously, not like the foolish, 16but like the wise: atoning for this age, because this is an evil time. 17For this reason, do not choose to be imprudent. Instead, understand what is the will of God.
24The hand of the strong will rule. But anyone who is neglectful will pay tribute.
4Because of the cold, the lazy one was not willing to plough. Therefore, in the summer, he will beg, and it will not be given to him.
1Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what the future day may bring.
17Therefore, he who knows that he ought to do a good thing, and does not do it, for him it is a sin.
59Then he said to another, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.” 60And Jesus said to him: “Let the dead bury their dead. But you go and announce the kingdom of God.” 61And another said: “I will follow you, Lord. But permit me first to explain this to those of my house.” 62Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow, and then looks back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”
13Everything is possible in him who has strengthened me.
11Now every discipline, in the present time, does not seem a gladness, of course, but a grief. But afterwards, it will repay a most peaceful fruit of justice to those who become trained in it.
33Therefore, seek first the kingdom of God and his justice, and all these things shall be added to you as well.
25Grief in the heart of a man humbles him. And with a good word he shall be made glad.
4I must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day: the night is coming, when no one is able to work.
40You also must be prepared. For the Son of man will return at an hour that you will not realize.”
35Let your waists be girded, and let lamps be burning in your hands.
4Whoever heeds the wind will not sow. And whoever considers the clouds will never reap.
10Whatever your hand is able to do, do it earnestly. For neither work, nor reason, nor wisdom, nor knowledge will exist in death, toward which you are hurrying.
23In every work, there shall be abundance. But where there are many words, there is often need.