Idle Hands

Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.

At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.

And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,

…redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks.

Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.

For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.” …