"Why have you been standing here idle?
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Man was formed for employment, and he cannot be happy, unless he is employed. Idleness always breeds misery and unhappiness!
But believers especially should be industrious; they should be diligent in their worldly callings, and every one should be working for God.
Why have you been standing here idle? You cannot say that you have nothing to do!
There is the truth—circulate it.
There are the ignorant—instruct them.
There are the sick—visit them.
There are the poor—relieve them.
Why are you idle?
Why have you been standing here idle? There is so much to be done, and so much needs doing immediately. Look in whatever direction you will—you will find plenty of work. Why are you idle?
Why have you been standing here idle? If you rested for awhile, you should work the remainder of your time. Work all day, for the night comes, and it will soon be here. Why are you idle?
Why have you been standing here idle? Satan is busy. False teachers are busy. Other believers are busy. Why are you idle?
Reader, God calls the slothful 'wicked'.
Why have you been standing here idle?
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