39 Blessed Bible Verses for Procrastination

Procrastination is sinful as it causes us to waste time and abilities that God has given us. What should you do when procrastination, the slothful demon, tries to infiltrate your life?

These Bible verses for procrastination can guide us on how to live our lives productively and by the word of God. Learning to live a life for God means not being idle in our lives.

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What Does the Bible Say About Procrastination?

Corinthians 14:40

But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.

Your life can become completely consumed by procrastination, leading you to put off important tasks. Blessings are destroyed by procrastination. You can lose your sense of self-worth, dependability, and serenity.

Self-control, often known as temperance, is one of the fruits of the Spirit. Putting things off frequently is a sign that one lacks self-control. The Holy Spirit gives us power when we learn to live in the Spirit.

The Bible tells us that while Satan can exert influence over our body, our spirit has the power to overcome him and regain full control over it. We are able to overcome our fleshly shortcomings because of the strength of the Holy Spirit.

Ecclesiastes 11:4

Whoever watches the wind will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap.

The human spirit may be called upon to transcend the flaws or appetites of the flesh. Allowing oneself to be held captive by doubt, uncertainty, fear, sloth, or weakness is not only sinful but also harmful and unholy.

It should be clear that these undesirable human characteristics are immoral because God has not bestowed the lack of self-control upon us.

God intended us to be productive with our time and resources. And if we aren’t, we should be prepared for the consequences of our sloth.

You are not honoring the gift of time God has given you when you constantly put things off and delay.

Proverbs 13:4

The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.

Procrastination can be stopped. You will encounter both physical and mental difficulties as long as you are a living, breathing physical being.

We are psychologically and physically bound to the weaknesses and temptations of flesh since our bodies are made of it. This makes it impossible to conquer any of our limitations entirely.

There will always be some conflict between our spirit and our flesh. We can only expect to lead lives that provide us access to spiritual strength so that God would empower us each day to overcome our limits and flaws as humans.

When we put off till tomorrow what we should do today, we overwhelm tomorrow and waste a significant portion of today.

Proverbs 20:4

The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing.

We’re refusing to exercise control over our spirits, putting off our blessings, and showing a lack of self-discipline. There is no way that God could approve of procrastination.

All forms of procrastination lead to destruction. Destruction of development, success, ambitions, and ultimately, the potential and spirit of people. What may have been something we’ll never truly know. What happens to the potential that isn’t utilized? To aspirations that are postponed?

We truly lose out on what might have been if any of our dreams were abandoned or allowed to rot for whatever reason throughout our entire lives. Why do we frequently put off doing the one thing we want to do the most until later? Are we holding out for the perfect moment?

Before He gives us more, God wants us to take good care of what we currently have. We run the danger of losing what we have at the moment if we don’t learn to value and effectively manage our time and responsibilities.

Ephesians 5:15

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

According to the Bible, there are some tasks we should never put off. Jesus commanded us to make peace with our enemies right away. It’s crucial to deal with our anger since putting it off until later will give the devil the upper hand.

When it comes to spreading the gospel to the lost, Christians must not wait. Time is of the essence.

Some individuals hesitate to respond after hearing the gospel and realizing their need for salvation. That is the toughest kind of procrastination, for we don’t know what will happen tomorrow since life is brief.

Proverbs 12:24

The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.

We do not know when Jesus will come; it might be at any time.

We dare not put off taking care of our spiritual lives. Delaying the repair of a damaged relationship or the expression of rage is also troublesome. We have no excuse to put off doing something since everything we do is motivated by serving God. Procrastination is a terrible habit that has potential long-term consequences.

Now is all we have. This moment is the only thing you have at the present. This needs to change the way you go about things.

Proverbs 6:2

If you have been snared with the words of your mouth, Have been caught with the words of your mouth,

The only reason our inner procrastinator puts things off to tomorrow is that he cannot see tomorrow clearly. If he did, he would be able to see the approaching harvest and realize that tomorrow’s rest might be tomorrow’s barren field. In other words, we sow now and harvest tomorrow.

You always have to think carefully. How can you use the opportunity that God has given you to be faithful to him? How do you avoid procrastinating and instead use each minute to be faithful?

Proverbs 6:6

Go to the ant, O sluggard, Observe her ways and be wise, Which, having no chief, Officer or ruler, Prepares her food in the summer And gathers her provision in the harvest.

Proverbs 29:1

A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.

Proverbs 27:1

Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth.

James 4:17

So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.

Proverbs 14:23

In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Matthew 8:21

Another of the disciples said to Him, “Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.” But Jesus *said to him, “Follow Me, and allow the dead to bury their own dead.”

Ezekiel 12:28

Therefore say to them, Thus says the Lord God: None of my words will be delayed any longer, but the word that I speak will be performed, declares the Lord God.”

Hebrews 12:11

For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.

Proverbs 20:13

Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread.

John 9:4

We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.

Psalm 90:12

So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.

Proverbs 10:4

Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.

Proverbs 18:9

Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.

Jeremiah 13:16

Give glory to the Lord your God, Before He brings darkness And before your feet stumble On the dusky mountains, And while you are hoping for light He makes it into deep darkness, And turns it into gloom.

Thessalonians 5:2

For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

Corinthians 6:1

And working together with Him, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain—

Proverbs 15:19

The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns, But the path of the upright is a highway.

Hosea 10:12

Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your fallow ground, for it is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and rain righteousness upon you.