Benedict Of NursiaIdleness is the enemy of the soul; and therefore the brethren ought to be employed in manual labor at certain times, at others, in devout reading.
About This Quote
The Bible says that idleness is the enemy of the soul. This means that idleness is a bad thing, and therefore you should always be busy. Working hard at work is often the only way to keep up with your needs, but idleness can make you lazy and lead to other problems. This quote means that you shouldn’t sit around doing nothing all day long. You should be working at certain times of the day, and then reading your Bible or spending time with friends can be very relaxing also.
Source: The Rule Of Saint Benedict
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