For those of us living in a developed country with stable income and modern amenities, we have the blessing and the curse of having time. We can get paid by the hour and on average, have to work less hours. We have things like Netflix and cell phones and friends and everything that could possibly distract us from the important things. Even when we know about all the necessary things we must do, we can fall into the trap of idleness. When speaking to the saints the Lord said, "Thou shalt not be idle; for he that is idle shall not eat the bread nor wear the garments of the laborer." (D&C 88:69) The commandment is that we must be anxiously engaged at all times. This does not mean that we are never allowed to do things that are not productive, it just means that we must use our time wisely.
This life we live in is a time to labor. Push to our greatest potential so that we can do the most good. When we are idle and fall short of our potential, it is a sin of omission. We are not giving our all so we are not shining our light as much as we can. It is our duty to not cover our lights with a bushel and let our light so shine before men.
D&C 75:29- Let every man be diligent in all things. And the idler shall not have place in the church, except he repent and mend his ways.
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