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What does the Bible say about indolence in spiritual life?

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The Bible warns against spiritual indolence, showing that complacency can lead to a failure in fulfilling God’s commands.

Indolence, or spiritual sloth, is addressed in the biblical narrative as a significant concern for the people of Israel. In Joshua 18:3, Joshua reproaches the tribes for their slackness in taking possession of the land that God had given them, highlighting that their failures stemmed not from God's inability to grant them success but from their own laziness. This warns believers today that complacency in their spiritual lives can lead to lost opportunities and the failure to fully engage in the good fight of faith as commanded in 1 Timothy 6:12. The overarching biblical principle is that believers are to be diligent in pursuing their spiritual inheritance, actively engaging in their Christian life rather than resting on past accomplishments.
Scripture References: Joshua 18:3, 1 Timothy 6:12

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