The Spiritual Combat - Chapter 20

are to do is dependent upon our state of life. It is not about being busy all the time. In fact, you can be slothful in your busyness. Sloth is difficult to shake. A vice that rejects that which eliminates vice. Capital sin. Sin which causes other sins. Putting God on hold. Fear of God as a cause of sloth. Trying to "check the box." An artful, refined sloth. Never at rest. Never at peace. Sloth begins from ingratitude. God gradually withdraws his graces from those who neglect them. Combating sloth involves fighting your enemies one at a time and taking small battles. Expect challenges and setbacks. The Cross is central to Christanity. When God calls, fon't put him off until later because... there may not be a "later." How to know if your day has been profitable. Forgiveness does not mean the removal of consequences. Robe envy.show less...