Relationships.
Knowledge and familiarity is as grass that withers; but the word of the Lord endureth for ever.
(Works, VIII., p. 45.)
Idleness.
None may stand idle out of the vineyard, and out of the service and out of their duty; for such will talk and tattle and judge with evil thoughts of what they in the vineyard say and do.
(Works, VII., p. 283.)
Scattered Minds.
Oh friends, look not out; for he that doth is darkened. And take heed of lightness. Take heed of the world and of busying your mind with things not serviceable. A wise man’s eye is in his head, but a fool’s eye is gazing up and down.
(Works, VII., p. 72.)
People must not be always talking and hearing.