1 Thessalonians 4:11
1 Thessalonians 4:11
And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you.
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Laziness leads to lack, while diligence brings abundance. This verse contrasts the “slack hand” that results in poverty with the diligent hand that brings riches. God’s design for work includes both provision and fulfillment, rewarding those who approach their responsibilities with dedication. Diligence reflects a commitment to excellence, while a “slack hand” indicates negligence. This message challenges us to take our work seriously, understanding that God honors effort and stewardship. By embracing hard work, we open ourselves to God’s blessings, not only in material provisions but in the satisfaction that comes from purposeful living. Let us commit to diligence, knowing that it leads to prosperity in ways that honor God. May we find joy and fulfillment in serving Him with a diligent heart.
John 9:4
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
Proverbs 10:5
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Proverbs 28:19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
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.