Sloth

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

The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

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

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

The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

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

Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.

All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.

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

‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed.