Ants

Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. …

Four things on earth are small, yet they are exceedingly wise:

The ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer;

The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.

If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.

Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,

Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men,

Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.