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“Provide yourself with such work for your hands as can be done, if possible, both during the day and at night, so that you are not a burden to anyone, and indeed can give to others, as St. Paul the Apostle advises (cf. I Thess. 2:9; Eph. 4:28). In this manner you will overcome the demon of listlessness and drive away all the desires suggested by the enemy; for the demon of listlessness takes advantage of idleness. 'Every idle man is full of desires' (Prov. 13:4 LXX).”

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Evagrius Ponticus

Evagrius Ponticus (345-399 AD) was a renowned Christian writer and monk. His works encompassed theology, philosophy, and spiritual practice, which had a profound impact on Christian thought later on. more

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