In Proverbs 31:10-31 we find a well-known passage about a
virtuous woman. I could go many different directions with this passage, but
today I’m focusing on my topic. “Idle hands are the devil’s workshop” may not
be a Bible verse, but it makes a valid point. To be idle is to do nothing and be
unproductive. Like an idle car, you’re not getting anywhere. I’ve realized over
time, especially as I get older and time seems to get shorter, that I am never
really bored, just procrastinating. Believe me, I have indulged in the bread of
idleness far too many times, and when I look back on that nothingness, it
repulses me. All those instances I could have learned something new or gotten
some chores done, but instead I wasted it on pointless YouTube videos or
channel surfing. Now I’m not saying that it’s wrong to relax or unwind once in
a while, but every good thing has its limits. There are productive things that
can be relaxing: journaling, drawing, sewing, baking, walking, and many other
pursuits. I’ll leave you with some antonyms (opposites) to the word “idle” from
Thesaurus.com: active, ambitious, diligent, effective, productive, worthwhile.
Those are what we should aim to be!Friday, April 10, 2015
Idleness
“She watches over the affairs of her household and does not
eat the bread of idleness.” Proverbs 31:27 (NIV)
In Proverbs 31:10-31 we find a well-known passage about a
virtuous woman. I could go many different directions with this passage, but
today I’m focusing on my topic. “Idle hands are the devil’s workshop” may not
be a Bible verse, but it makes a valid point. To be idle is to do nothing and be
unproductive. Like an idle car, you’re not getting anywhere. I’ve realized over
time, especially as I get older and time seems to get shorter, that I am never
really bored, just procrastinating. Believe me, I have indulged in the bread of
idleness far too many times, and when I look back on that nothingness, it
repulses me. All those instances I could have learned something new or gotten
some chores done, but instead I wasted it on pointless YouTube videos or
channel surfing. Now I’m not saying that it’s wrong to relax or unwind once in
a while, but every good thing has its limits. There are productive things that
can be relaxing: journaling, drawing, sewing, baking, walking, and many other
pursuits. I’ll leave you with some antonyms (opposites) to the word “idle” from
Thesaurus.com: active, ambitious, diligent, effective, productive, worthwhile.
Those are what we should aim to be!
I am currently participating in the Blogging from A to Z April 2015 Challenge. My theme is life lessons from the Bible. You can find more information about the challenge by clicking on the badge to the right or click here for a list of participants. It has been an interesting experience so far and I have enjoyed finding and visiting other blogs. If you are a fellow participant, thanks for stopping by and feel free to leave a comment!
In Proverbs 31:10-31 we find a well-known passage about a
virtuous woman. I could go many different directions with this passage, but
today I’m focusing on my topic. “Idle hands are the devil’s workshop” may not
be a Bible verse, but it makes a valid point. To be idle is to do nothing and be
unproductive. Like an idle car, you’re not getting anywhere. I’ve realized over
time, especially as I get older and time seems to get shorter, that I am never
really bored, just procrastinating. Believe me, I have indulged in the bread of
idleness far too many times, and when I look back on that nothingness, it
repulses me. All those instances I could have learned something new or gotten
some chores done, but instead I wasted it on pointless YouTube videos or
channel surfing. Now I’m not saying that it’s wrong to relax or unwind once in
a while, but every good thing has its limits. There are productive things that
can be relaxing: journaling, drawing, sewing, baking, walking, and many other
pursuits. I’ll leave you with some antonyms (opposites) to the word “idle” from
Thesaurus.com: active, ambitious, diligent, effective, productive, worthwhile.
Those are what we should aim to be!
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Relaxation is healthy, idleness is a waste.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the 2015 A to Z Challenge!
A to Z Co-Host S. L. Hennessy
http://pensuasion.blogspot.com
Thank you, good luck to you as well, I like your movie match-ups theme!
DeleteBeing idle is never good. We're created in His image and we're happiest when we're creating and accomplishing.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's so much better to look back on a day of accomplishment instead of a day wasted.
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