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Theology verse entry

1 Timothy 5:14

Sections: exegesis, greek_analysis

1 Timothy 5:14 oikodespotein,household ruler,women authority,younger widows,egalitarian
Theology greek term

ἀργός (argos)

idle, inactive, useless; also the eighth astrological house (house of death)

greek
Mike Winger idea 2017-12-27

Be better at solutions than at excuses — the key to sustained behavior change

Practical advice within Tip 7.

perseverance behavior change excuses
Mike Winger idea 2020-10-09

Laziness is a major detriment to teaching ministry — pastors need to study deeply

Further advice on pastoral preparation

Bible study pastoral ministry teaching
Mike Winger idea 2021-02-19

Planning for the future is a Christian responsibility, not a lack of faith

Trusting God does not mean refusing to make plans; irresponsible non-planning can become a cover for laziness.

Abraham stewardship planning and providence
Mike Winger idea 2021-03-12

Praying against "spirits of laziness, offense, depression" — most are human failures not demonic spirits; Jezebel spirit is not a biblical category

Q10 from Arfish: Is it biblical to pray against spirits of offense, laziness, depression, confusion? What is the Jezebel spirit and is it real?

James 4 Revelation 2:20 personal responsibility Jezebel James 4
Mike Winger idea 2021-04-30

Overcoming laziness requires creating structured tasks, improving energy through exercise and diet, and reading Proverbs.

Question 6 from Sherry Lynn about overcoming laziness at home after hard work-days.

Proverbs spiritual disciplines Proverbs practical wisdom
Mike Winger idea 2021-10-22

About Forgiveness of Unconfessed Sin: Are you forgiven or held accountable for the sins you’re not aware of and don’t repent of? For example: gluttony, laziness, or even getting mad at someone and later forgetting about it.

Q&A question: About Forgiveness of Unconfessed Sin

forgiveness
Mike Winger idea 2023-09-29

The Bible Harmonized w/Psychology?: How do we harmonize the Bible and psychology? I have some leaders that try to diagnose people’s sin through the lens of psychology and not Scripture (things like compulsive lying, laziness, etc.).

Q&A question: The Bible Harmonized w/Psychology?