- Genesis 2:15:
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.”
- Colossians 3:23:
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
- Proverbs 14:23:
“All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.”
- Ecclesiastes 3:13:
“That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God.”
- Proverbs 12:11:
“Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.”
- Proverbs 16:3:
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
- Proverbs 13:4:
“A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.”
- 1 Corinthians 15:58:
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”
- Psalm 128:2:
“You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.”
- Psalm 90:17:
“May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.”
- Ephesians 4:28:
“Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.”
- Proverbs 21:5:
“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.”
- 2 Thessalonians 3:10:
“For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.””
- James 2:17:
“In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
- Proverbs 31:17:
“She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.”
- Psalm 37:3:
“Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.”
- Galatians 6:9:
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
- 1 Timothy 5:18:
“For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The worker deserves his wages.””
- Proverbs 6:6-8:
“Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.”
- 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12:
“Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.”
- Proverbs 19:15:
“Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless go hungry.”
- 1 Corinthians 3:9:
“For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.”
- Proverbs 24:27:
“Put your outdoor work in order and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.”
- Colossians 3:17:
“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 Corinthians 10:31:
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
- Proverbs 10:4:
“Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.”
- Ecclesiastes 5:18:
“This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot.”
- 2 Thessalonians 3:12:
“Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the food they eat.”
- Ephesians 6:7-8:
“Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free.”
- Proverbs 16:26:
“The appetite of laborers works for them; their hunger drives them on.”
These verses encourage diligence, honesty, and the proper perspective on work, reminding us that labor is a gift from God and should be approached with integrity and gratitude.
