Proverbs 20:13 Amplified Bible (AMP) Do not love [excessive] sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes [so that you can do your work] and you will be satisfied with bread.
Proverbs 24:33-34 says "33 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 34 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man." 'Discipline your sleep, too much sleep kills great destinies and dreams.
Matthew 11:28-29 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Psalm 62:1 “Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.”
Scripture also says that too much sleep may reflect laziness. Consider Proverbs 6:9-11, which asks sarcastically, “How long will you lie there, O sluggard?” and warns that one who sleeps when he should be working will come to poverty.
Have you ever wondered why God designed the body to need sleep? Eight hours of sleep each night is a third of each day. Just think about how much more we could be accomplishing for God if we didn't have to stop and sleep.
Sleeping is not a sin. Oversleeping leading to laziness is sin-Proverbs 19:15.
In the Bible God gets angry at human violence. He gets angry at powerful leaders who oppress other humans. And the thing that makes God more angry than anything else in the Bible is Israel's constant covenant betrayal.
Bible Verses About Rest From Anxiety and Worries
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light” Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV).
The Message paraphrase of Romans 12:11 reads, “Do not slack in your faithfulness and hard work. Let your spirit be on fire, bubbling up and boiling over, as you serve the Lord.” Laziness is a sin because it, like all other sin, separates us from God.
What time did Jesus go to bed? As discussed previously, although there were times when Jesus would stay up all night to pray, it is likely that like most people in those times, he went to bed at nightfall and rose at first light.
Most of the time fatigue can be traced to one or more lifestyle issues, such as poor sleep habits or lack of exercise. Fatigue can be caused by a medicine or linked to depression. Sometimes fatigue is a symptom of an illness that needs treatment.
Let's put it this way: Jesus was plum tuckered out. The headaches causing Him to leave (John 4:1-2), sent Him on a long, arduous journey to Galilee (John 4:3), and our Savior grew weary, which called for a pit stop in Samaria (John 4:5-6). And John says He “sat down at the well.” In other words, our Savior rested.
It's okay to feel tired
God, who designed and made our minds, bodies, and souls, knows all too well our human limitations. Not only that, the Son of God lived as a man and is all too familiar with the physical, mental, and emotional sensations of exhaustion.
He builds a loving relationship with us.
“My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you.” God builds intimacy with us in the night by wooing us to Himself. These are just a few examples of what happens when we sleep, and God is at work in us.
There is absolutely nothing that is remotely sinful about getting enough sleep.
Being lazy can have a significant impact on one's life, both in terms of physical and mental well-being. Physically, a lack of physical activity can lead to weight gain, decreased muscle and cardiovascular health, and a higher risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
With this declaration, Alma identified for Corianton the three most abominable sins in the sight of God: (1) denying the Holy Ghost, (2) shedding innocent blood, and (3) committing sexual sin. Adultery was third to murder and the sin against the Holy Ghost as abominable sins.
Pride is known as hubris (from the Ancient Greek ὕβρις) or futility; it is considered the original and worst of the seven deadly sins—the most demonic—on almost every list.
Often misunderstood, laziness is not a mere lack of ambition or motivation. It can stem from a multitude of factors such as physical fatigue, mental burnout, lack of interest, or even the presence of underlying psychological issues.
Proverbs 19:15-25
Jesus prioritized rest, recognizing its necessity for physical and spiritual renewal. In Mark 6:31, He encourages his disciples to rest, demonstrating the importance of stepping away from life's demands. Likewise, Psalm 127:2 reminds us that sleep is a gift from God, graciously given to those He loves.
Psalm 127:2 – “In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves.” 3. Proverbs 3:24 – “When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”
The unpardonable sin is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Blasphemy includes ridicule and attributing the works of the Holy Spirit to the devil.
Injustice – God tells the prophet, Amos (5:21-24), that God hates worship and worship services when God's people don't also act outside of worship with justice and righteousness. Stubbornness about religious rules.
And who was God angry with for 40 years? He was angry with those who sinned. And their dead bodies were left in the desert.