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The devil tries to sneak in by all means and, if he notices in a person that he is not busy enough or is putting things off, he produces great laziness in him. That is why someone advises: “Do not put it off from day to day” (Sir. 5:8). This way you can get more done, and your household chores will be in good condition (7). I am not surprised at those who neglect [money], but [I am surprised] at those who do not neglect it. This is a sign of a soul filled with extreme laziness - a soul no different from flies and mosquitoes, tied to the earth, wallowing in the mud, unable to imagine anything great. What are you saying? Do you want to inherit eternal life and say: how can I despise the present for her? Is it really possible to compare this? You want to receive royal clothing and say: how can one despise rags? You expect to be led into the king’s house and say: how can you despise a real poor hut? Truly, we are guilty of everything because we do not want to excite ourselves in any way. Yet everyone who wanted to did as they should did, and did it with great zeal and ease. God grant that you too, having listened to our admonition, will correct yourself and become zealous imitators of those who lived virtuously (10). You might be interested in: