7) SLOTH / ACEDIA

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Sloth (or Acedia) is a physical laziness, also disinterest in spiritual matters or neglecting spiritual growth. “Acedia or spiritual sloth goes so far as to refuse the joy that comes from God and to be repelled by divine goodness” ( ccc No. 2094).

Bible Verse References:

(Proverbs 19:15)

Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless go hungry.

(Matthew 25:26)

"His master replied, 'You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed?

(Hebrews 6:12)

"We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised."

(Ecclesiastes 10:18)

Through laziness, the rafters sag;
    because of idle hands, the house leaks.
   
(Romans 12:11) NLT

Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.

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