Work. The purpose and blessing of your daily labor

    Proverbs 15:19

The desire of the lazy man kills him.

    Proverbs 21:25

He who is slothful in his work is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.

    Proverbs 18:9

These are very strong words! Laziness is spoken about almost in the same terms as idolatry or rebellion against God! At times, when reading these verses, I have almost felt a little pity for the lazy character. Is it really that bad? Is it really so wrong to lean towards idleness…?