Diligence and perseverance are highly valued in the biblical tradition, with many passages encouraging believers to approach their work with enthusiasm and dedication. According to Proverbs, hard work is a key component of a successful and fulfilling life, as seen in the contrast between the diligent and the lazy in Proverbs 12:24 and 13:4. The Apostle Paul also emphasizes the importance of working hard in Colossians 3:23 and 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12, where he instructs believers to strive for excellence in their labor and warns against idleness. By working hard, individuals can provide for themselves and their families, as noted in Proverbs 14:23, and bring glory to God through their efforts.
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The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,
For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.” Yet we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives and accomplishing nothing but being busybodies. We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.
If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest. How long will you lie there, O slacker? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.
Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
Then the LORD God took the man and placed him in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and keep it.
May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands— yes, establish the work of our hands!
Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men, because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.