How to maintain honesty at work?

 Long ago, a sculptor came from a neighboring country and settled in the land of Kushan. The king appointed him as the royal sculptor of the palace. His name was Unnithan. He worked sincerely and skillfully for many years and earned a lot of wealth. Eventually, the time came for him to retire.

Before he left, the king called him and said, "You have served here very well. I am proud and happy with your work. But before you go, I have one last request — build a house for me on the royal land. However, I will not be paying you any wages for this job."

Out of fear and respect for the king, the sculptor agreed. But as he left, he thought to himself, "Why should I put effort into something for which I won’t even be paid? I'm going to return to my homeland anyway and live comfortably in a big house with the wealth I've earned."

So, he began working on the house without much interest. He didn’t bother to use high-quality materials or ensure the work was done properly. He neglected the details and cut corners wherever he could.

When the house was completed, he went to the king and handed over the key. The king then said, "This house is for you. You will live here for the rest of your life."

Hearing this, the sculptor was shocked. That night, as he lay in the house, he began to have dreams—nightmares about the house collapsing after a few years because of its poor construction. He lost his peace of mind, sleep deserted him, and he began to fall ill. Within a few years, he passed away.

Moral: Never compromise on the quality of your actions. Whatever you do, give it your best, because your deeds eventually reflect back on you. Good actions are most dear to God.