1 Timothy 5:13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

What do you do when you get bored?

Be honest with yourself because I cannot speak for you in this moment. There is a general sense of what boredom does to people. Here in the verse it is seen as wandering, searching for something, anything that will relieve us from the boredom.

The resulting behavior is not that of a believer. Boredom is of the flesh and not spiritual in design. Relief is sought in the actions and intentions of a mind that seeks to be entertained. Fleshly entertainment can be dangerous to the soul and to fellowship.

Tattler, busybody, and speaking out in a manner which is not worthy of a disciple of Christ, is a step back in growth. We have heard it called backsliding. Allowing it to continue leads to an attitude of despondence. It is a slew of despond. A slew is a water troth that carries logs downhill to a river where they can be collected to be moved to the mill for cutting. Once you are in this slew of despond, it is difficult to get off. It will lead to depression if not checked.

What you busy your mind with when you are bored is critical to avoid error which leads to sin.

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Do not let boredom carry you were you ought not go.