Going Deeper Diligence vs. Laziness
Scripture References regarding Diligence vs. Laziness.
Pro 22:9 Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
Eph 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
Pro 12:27 Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.
Col 3:23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,
1 Co 4:2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.
Eph. 5:15-16 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
Ecc 2:24 There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God,
Ecc 3:12 I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live;
Ecc 5:19 Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil--this is the gift of God.
Pro 10:4 A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
Pro 20:4 The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing.
Ecc 11:4 He who observes the wind will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not reap.
Pro 4:23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
2Ti 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.