Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
But his master answered him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I scattered no seed?
Whoever sings songs to a heavy heart is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, and like vinegar on soda.
who say, “Keep to yourself, do not come near me, for I am too holy for you.” These are a smoke in my nostrils, a fire that burns all the day.
Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
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