Asking Quote by Charles Spurgeon
“I am not the only one that condemns the idle; for once when I was going to give our minister a pretty long list of the sins of one of our people that he was asking after, I began with, "He's dreadfully lazy." "That's enough," said the old gentleman; " all sorts of sins are in that one.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Dangers of Idleness, 1865
The preacher criticizes laziness, noting that many sins stem from it, and urges vigilance against idle behavior.
In simple terms: Idleness breeds many sins; stay active.
Key Takeaway
Combat laziness with purposeful action.
Themes
morality
discipline
work ethic
Mood
serious
instructive
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal productivity
- church leadership
- community service
Key Concepts
sin
spiritual health
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits keep you productive?
- How can communities address laziness?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on idleness may overlook systemic causes of sin.
