Question

Read this excerpt from a book of rules for monks.

Idleness is the enemy of the soul. And therefore, at fixed times, the brothers ought to be occupied in manual labour; and again, at fixed times, in sacred reading.

On the basis of this excerpt, what is of central importance for a monk?

being busy in one way or another
knowing when to work and when to rest
studying hard at all times
working together as brothers

Answer 1

being busy in one way or another

The passage stresses avoiding idleness by scheduling monks to be occupied either with manual labour or sacred reading.