Meet the Sluggard or Slothful
Austin Gardner • September 14, 2022
The slothful sluggard will not overcome discomfort to do what he should
Take a few minutes to teach your students what the Bible says about the slothful person or sluggard. Paint the picture so ugly that they will hate it and not want to be like this lazy person. This lesson along with the others will help them learn to work
The old Noah Webster’s dictionary defines the sluggard as
- a person that is habitually lazy
- habitually idle and inactive
- a drone,
- slothful
- dull
- inactive
- having no power to move itself
- drowsily
- idly
- slowly.
- The sluggard likes to sleep! How long are you trying to sleep. He isn’t really tired enough to sleep so he complains of not getting good sleep because he tosses and turns all night long. Proverbs 6:9, 26:14
- The sluggard irritates those that give him a job to do. His laziness will not allow him to do the work. Proverbs 10:26
- The sluggard wants a lot but never gets it. He has so many desires that he can never achieve because he refuses to work. He likes and wants things but not willing to pay the price to get them. Proverbs 13:4, 21:25
- The slothful person or sluggard always things he has it harder than other people. He sees everyone else as having an easier time of it. The road before him is so difficult and that is not his fault Proverbs 15:19
- The slothful sluggard is too lazy to lift his or her hand from their plate to their mouth. This slothful person is beyond any reasonable idea of laziness. He refuses to even feed himself. Proverbs 19:24, 26:15
- The slothful sluggard will not overcome discomfort to do what he should. Work will not be comfortable. He needs an easy life. Proverbs 20:4
- The slothful sluggard imagines whatever ever excuse is necessary to not have to work. Proverbs 22:13, 26:13
- No one can help this lazy person because they talk fast and listen slowly. They are so sure of their excuses that no one can help. Proverbs 26:16
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In January of 1987 Betty, the kids, and I arrived in Querétaro, Mexico to study Spanish. I literally didn’t know ten words. I am forever indebted to Georgia, Hermana Luisa, Webb for the language institute she ran for many years. She was strict. She pushed hard. Betty cried on more than one occasion. Without the challenge I know that I never would have learned the language. The language school gave me structure, discipline, help learning what to do next. Read the rest of the letter then go watch this video the BBF did of Miss Webb. When you get this letter, Lord willing, Betty and I will be in Mexico and we will be visiting this wonderful godly lady. I thought of this lady often over the years. I remembered how hard she had been on me. I remembered being tortured it seemed but I survived Hermana Luisa and she made me a thriving missionary. Thank you Hermana Luisa for helping a red neck Tennessee hillbilly learn enough Spanish to do some ministry. God bless you. So know that language school might be very beneficial for you. Efficient Resource Utilization: Organized lesson plans and materials ensure learners make the most of their study time, covering essential language elements in a coherent manner. Clear Learning Objectives: Well-organized courses outline clear learning objectives, helping learners understand what to expect and what is expected of them. Resource Accessibility: Organized language schools provide learners with easy access to a variety of resources, including textbooks, multimedia materials, and language software.
Austin Gardner believes hearing about Georgia Webb will bless you. How does Georgia Webb's legacy inspire missionaries today? Explore her impact on global missions and find your place in God's plan. Tune in! #MissionsLegacy #EmpowerEvangelism #FaithJourney
