08/13/2026
Four days ago I asked what is procrastination and why is it harmful to the Christian life?
Well, here is my conclusion from studying the scriptures. Believe me there is way more but here is a good summary.
Please take the time to read.
PROCRASTINATION: WHAT IT IS AND WHY IT’S HARMFUL TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE.
Procrastination is simply putting ANYTHING off until a later time when we already know should be done now.
We often make it sound harmless: “I’ll do it later.” “I’ll start tomorrow.” “I’ll get to it when things slow down.”
But Scripture gives us a much more serious picture.
1. PROCRASTINATION TURNS DELAY INTO NEGLECT.
The Bible repeatedly warns us about the sluggard.
“How long will you slumber, O sluggard? When will you rise from your sleep?” — Proverbs 6:9
The danger of the sluggard isn’t simply that he rests. He continually postpones responsibility.
“A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands…”
Just a little longer. Just not today. Maybe tomorrow.
And eventually, what could have been handled becomes neglected.
But this reaches beyond chores and work. When we tell someone we are going to do something, our word matters.
Jesus said:
“But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’”
— Matthew 5:37
When we say yes, then we have accepted responsibility.
That means we must become accountable for our commitments instead of constantly giving ourselves permission to move them to another day.
And that leads to the bigger issue:
2. FAITHFULNESS DOESN’T WAIT FOR THE PERFECT TIME—IT ACTS.
Scripture says:
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might.” — Ecclesiastes 9:10
Why?
Because ultimately, our work isn’t merely about completing tasks.
“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.” — Colossians 3:23
This SHOULD change everything.
The appointment we said we’d keep.
The responsibility we’ve been avoiding.
The phone call we said we’d make.
The work sitting unfinished.
The commitment we made to our family, church, employer, business, or someone else.
If our yes is yes, then faithfulness means we stop continually pushing today’s responsibility into tomorrow.
Not because we worship productivity.
Because we serve the Lord.
We will not always feel motivated. Conditions will not always be perfect. We will not always feel ready. But obedience and faithfulness were never built upon feelings.
Be accountable. Keep your word. Do what is in your hand to do. And whatever you do, do it heartily—as unto the Lord.
