The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians

The good workman receives the bread of his[*](The reward of good works) labour with boldness; the lazy and careless cannot look his employer in the face.

Therefore we must be prompt in well-doing: for all things are from him.

For he warns us: Behold the Lord cometh, and his reward is before his face, to pay to each according to his work.

He exhorts us therefore if we believe on him with our whole heart not to be lazy or careless in every good work.