Hard Work

The Bible tells us to “work heartily” for the Lord, as in all labor there is profit but mere talk leads only to poverty. (Proverbs 14:23)

Just as sloth is a deadly sin, living a lazy life will cause suffering and anxiety. It is healthy for the body and mind to work hard, serving God and others with our gifts from the Lord.

Colossians 3:23

23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,

Proverbs 13:4

4 A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

Proverbs 14:23

23 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Philippians 4:13

13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

2 Thessalonians 3:10-12

10 For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.” 11 We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies. 12 Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the food they eat.

Proverbs 16:3

3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.

Philippians 2:14-15

14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky

Proverbs 12:24

24 Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

1 Corinthians 10:31

31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

11 and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, 12 so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.

Luke 1:37

37 For no word from God will ever fail.”

Colossians 3:17

17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

1 Timothy 5:8

8 Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.

Galatians 6:9

9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Colossians 3:24

24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

2 Timothy 2:6

6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.

Titus 2:7-8

7 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8 and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.

Proverbs 12:11

11 Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.

Proverbs 6:6-8

6 Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! 7 It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, 8 yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.