Teaching
Work With Diligence
Believers are called to approach their responsibilities wholeheartedly, faithfully, and diligently as service to the Lord.
Scripture
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
Truth
Believers should do their work wholeheartedly as service to the Lord rather than merely seeking the approval of people.
Insight
- Work can be an act of service to the Lord.
- Faithfulness involves wholehearted effort rather than good intentions alone.
- Consistent work moves responsibilities toward completion.
- Diligence requires attention to the steps necessary to complete a responsibility well.
- Faithful work includes honest examination and willingness to improve.
- Diligence should be motivated by service to the Lord rather than comparison with other people.
Application
- Approach your responsibilities wholeheartedly as service to the Lord.
- Give consistent effort to the work entrusted to you.
- Do not continually skip necessary steps in pursuit of quick results.
- Review your work honestly and make improvements where needed.
- Measure faithfulness by obedience and stewardship rather than by comparison with others.
Related Scriptures
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