Hello everyone, I’m so overwhelmed to share with you all that is knowledgeable from the bible about the hard work For The Lord Jesus. As we all know, it is very beneficial to lead a better life. If we get to know God’s story, which heals ourselves and gives us peace and strength from the inside. If you kindly share these needy things with all, I will be pleased that you are encouraged by the faith of the Lord, so let’s begin…..
We all know that the teachings of the Bible are great; they give us harmony in our lives, no matter how small or big the work is. If we put all our dedication towards work in the name of God, then everything can be possible. This is how we show our love for God and stick by his teachings.
We need to think of Joseph, who was a very hardworking person; when he was forced to work under someone, he was later sent to prison. He didn’t lose hope and trust in God. Soon he became a leader in Egypt, which was a proud moment for him.
He even saves many lives during the time of famine. It shows that when we all work with dedication and faith, the ultimate power of God can show us the great magic towards our efforts.
The Bible tells us that those who are lazy can someday be in trouble. Just like one example, if our parents won’t go to work, then it would be hard to survive on Earth.
So we too must be hardworking towards work to see good results. But this doesn’t mean to workaholic. God says that we must find a harmony to live a good life and take time for rest, prayer, and worship, which is an integral part.
God says that whatever the work is, we must put dedication into working for God. It means that we are showing respect, honesty, kindness, and faithfulness. And by following these things, we can make God happy and also put a good reason for all.
We know that the Word of God cannot go in vain. We are all from different fields, like someone is a teacher, a builder, a leader, a student, or a parent, we can mainly praise and worship God. It is our great opportunity to show our work to God. It means that God will always be there for you to protect you from challenges, evil things, or even from every situation you face. Praying to God for the strength and remember that God sees all your hard work, and he must pay off.
Our motive should be to encourage others towards hard work, not just for our benefit but to build up righteousness in heaven. In this way, we can do daily tasks in a realistic approach.
Contents
What Does the Bible Say About Working Diligently?
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute”
Proverbs 12:24
“Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, not unto men”
Colossians 3:23
“In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury”
Proverbs 14:23
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord”
1 Corinthians 15:58
“The soul of the sluggard desireth, hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat”
Proverbs 13:4
How Can I Glorify God Through My Work?
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God”
1 Corinthians 10:31
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, glorify your Father which is in heaven”
Matthew 5:16
“With good will doing service, as to the Lord, not to men”
Ephesians 6:7
“Commit thy works unto the Lord , thy thoughts shall be established”
Proverbs 16:3
“Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him”
Colossians 3:17
“Do all things without murmurings disputingsThat ye may be blameless harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world”
Philippians 2:14-15
Biblical Examples of Hard Workers
“So built we the wall; all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work”
Nehemiah 4:6
“The Lord was with Joseph, he was a prosperous man; he was in the house of his master the EgyptianAnd his master saw that the Lord was with him, that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his handAnd Joseph found grace in his sight, he served him: he made him overseer over his house, all that he had he put into his handAnd it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, over all that he had, that the Lord blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; the blessing of the Lord was upon all that he had in the house, in the fieldAnd he left all that he had in Joseph’s hand; he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. Joseph was a goodly person, well favoured”
Genesis 39:2-6
“She girdeth her loins with strength, strengtheneth her arms”
Proverbs 31:17
“Because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers”
Acts 18:3
Balancing Work and Rest: A Biblical Perspective
“Six days shalt thou labour, do all thy workBut the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates”
Exodus 20:9-10
“Come unto me, all ye that labour are heavy laden, I will give you rest”
Matthew 11:28
“There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of GodFor he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his”
Hebrews 4:9-10
“He said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, rest a while: for there were many coming going, they had no leisure so much as to eat”
Mark 6:31
Scriptures on Reaping the Rewards of Hard Work
“Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not”
Galatians 6:9
“Now he that planteth he that watereth are one: every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour”
1 Corinthians 3:8
“He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich”
Proverbs 10:4
“A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him”
Proverbs 12:14
“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, do minister”
Hebrews 6:10
Applying Biblical Work Principles in Modern Life
“But be ye doers of the word, not hearers only, deceiving your own selves”
James 1:22
“Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth”
Ephesians 4:28
“In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sinceritySound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you”
Titus 2:7-8
“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest”
Ecclesiastes 9:10
“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord”
Romans 12:11
“His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord”
Matthew 25:21