Proverbs 22:13, “The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.”
The Bible has much to say about the slothful or lazy person. This in one of my favorites. Among excuses this is definitely one of the most creative. It’s even better than the dog ate my homework!
Picture this person explaining away his laziness. “I can’t go out to work or do anything constructive because there is a lion out there and he is waiting to slay me. Alas, I must stay inside and do nothing. Can’t you see that I am forced to do this, it’s not my fault!”
Now, this really seems bizarre. But wait a minute. Our excuses as to why we cannot do what God is asking us to do probably sound just as bizarre to Him. We should examine our reasoning when we are making excuses as to why we can’t do this or that. Such as:
- I can’t go to church because……
- I can’t read my Bible because……
- I can’t help out a friend because. ……
- I can’t find time to pray because…..
I’m sure you get the idea. Are your excuses as crazy as this man’s reasoning in Proverbs 22:13? If so, examine yourself to see if you are just being lazy or even slothful. If that is the case you’d better reexamine your position and get up and get out and do what needs to be done for God. No excuses. Remember, if God is the one directing you, He will take care of that LION!
THINK ABOUT IT! Nothing good is ever said in the Scriptures about the slothful person.
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