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7 Bible Verses About Industriousness

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    The Bible teaches that diligent work is a path to fulfillment and purpose. By committing to your tasks with dedication, you honor God and build character. Industriousness leads to growth, both spiritually and practically. Through hard work, you contribute to the world and strengthen your faith.

    Below is our full list of bible verses on industriousness (King James Version – KJV) provided in ranked order.

    Most Popular Bible Verses About Industriousness

    Colossians 3:23

    23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”

    Related Themes: Creativity Business Attitude Laziness Money

    Proverbs 6:6-8

    6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.”

    Related Themes: Money Finances Idleness Laziness Idleness

    2 Thessalonians 3:7-13

    7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;8 Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:9 Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.12 Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.”

    Related Themes: Idleness Labor

    1 Thessalonians 4:11

    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;”

    Related Themes: Gossip Business Idleness Politics Labor

    Titus 3:14

    14 And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.”

    Related Themes: Learning

    Philippians 4:13

    13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

    Related Themes: Strength Omnipotence Self Confidence Life Greatness

    Matthew 25:21

    21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and 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.”

    Related Themes: Hope Money Finances Money Joy

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