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Procrastination

/proh-KRAS-tih-NAY-shun/

Summary

Scripture warns against delaying response to God's call or postponing righteous action.

☩Biblical Warnings

Felix trembled at Paul's preaching but said he would call for him at a 'convenient time' that never came. The foolish virgins delayed getting oil and were shut out. Jesus warned of coming like a thief, demanding constant readiness. 'Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.'

Key verses:Acts 24:25Matthew 25:1-132 Corinthians 6:2Hebrews 3:7-8

Related Verses14 mentions

Ezekiel· 4 verses

11:211:312:2212:27

Matthew· 3 verses

8:2124:4825:2

Exodus· 2 verses

8:1022:29

Proverbs· 1 verse

27:1

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Procrastination," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VIII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).