Laziness is relative. How can I know whether I am lazy? If I felt tired and stopped working, is it ok? But I know if I keep working, I would probably be fine and will overcome tiredness soon.
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Is laziness a sin? How lazy is lazy?
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wow.
this is actually something i've been wondering about too.
the general answer i've always gotten is "Spiritual Laziness" is a sin.
as a Believer...your mission is to do GOD's work.
this is actually something i've been wondering about too.
the general answer i've always gotten is "Spiritual Laziness" is a sin.
as a Believer...your mission is to do GOD's work.
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"Sloth", or laziness, is one of the "Seven deadly sins" in medieval Roman Catholic theology.
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Not exactly. For example, fat people got tired easily when doing some jobs. They may seem lazy than thinner ones but that is not their fault. They could also be blamed for their bad eating habits or lack of exercise. But
since they are already fat, what can they do?
Another example, one works 10 hours a day 6 days a week to earn a living for his family. The other works 8 hours a day and for 5 days a week. The second people spend more time watching TV, play games than the first people. Both of them do their jobs. But can we say the second person is lazy?
Everyone is busy, there are endless jobs to do for everyone. Is it sinful to entertain ourselves or just relax.
since they are already fat, what can they do?
Another example, one works 10 hours a day 6 days a week to earn a living for his family. The other works 8 hours a day and for 5 days a week. The second people spend more time watching TV, play games than the first people. Both of them do their jobs. But can we say the second person is lazy?
Everyone is busy, there are endless jobs to do for everyone. Is it sinful to entertain ourselves or just relax.
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SoldierOfSoul
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I think there are degrees, working 8 hours a day but doing nothing in between could be considered wasteful but not necessarily lazy.
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joey_downunder
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It all depends - are you resting or avoiding work you know you should be doing?
The problem with trying to define laziness is that it can rely too much on one person's opinion. A workoholic who rushes around too much could call someone who takes their time but does their job properly lazy.
The problem with trying to define laziness is that it can rely too much on one person's opinion. A workoholic who rushes around too much could call someone who takes their time but does their job properly lazy.
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Tired is not lazy, Tired is your body, telling you to rest and to replenish, food, water etc.
If the curse is lifted then Being lazy is not a sin. Forget about the 7 deadly sins, They
were made up to scare people.
But on the other hand with common sense, what to eat, then work.
If the curse is lifted then Being lazy is not a sin. Forget about the 7 deadly sins, They
were made up to scare people.
But on the other hand with common sense, what to eat, then work.
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If you are talking about working at a paid job, then you probably know your answer. You have a legal contract of pay for hours worked. If you are not working, then your employer has no reason to pay you.
If you are tired, maybe you should be looking at a less strenous job -- or at least one using different muscles or position.
Check your state laws for legal breaks. Most employers pretend these don't exist, but are supposed to build those into your work schedule. If you are doing outdoor work that requires intermittent travel, then the ride between sites is probably considered your break.
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You may appreciate this quote by M. Scott Peck, psychologist, writer, Christian.
"As I have defined it, love is the antithesis of laziness. Ordinary laziness is a passive failure to love. Some ordinarily lazy people may not lift a finger to extend themselves unless they are compelled to do so. Their being is a manifestation of nonlove but still they are not evil."
"As I have defined it, love is the antithesis of laziness. Ordinary laziness is a passive failure to love. Some ordinarily lazy people may not lift a finger to extend themselves unless they are compelled to do so. Their being is a manifestation of nonlove but still they are not evil."
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