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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.