"The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute."– Proverbs 12:24Hard work and perseverance are rewarded with leadership, while laziness leads to servitude.
Reward for Hard Work
"Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men."– Proverbs 22:29A person who works hard and is dedicated will find honor and recognition.
The Path to Success
"Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established."– Proverbs 16:3Entrust your efforts to God, and He will guide your plans to fruition.
Work Wholeheartedly
"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men."– Colossians 3:23Work with all your heart, knowing that you are serving the Lord above all else.
The Blessing of Effort
"In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury."– Proverbs 14:23There are rewards in hard work, while mere talk leads to poverty.
God's Favor in Labor
"The LORD will open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season."– Deuteronomy 28:12God blesses the efforts of those who seek Him, providing abundantly in due time.
The Righteous Flourish
"The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon."– Psalms 92:12Those who follow God's ways will prosper and grow strong.
Seeking God's Kingdom First
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."– Matthew 6:33When we prioritize God and His ways, He ensures our needs are met.
Rewards Beyond Materialism
"For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?"– Matthew 16:26True success is not measured by worldly riches but by eternal treasures.
Perseverance in Righteousness
"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."– Galatians 6:9Persistent good deeds will bear fruit when the time is right.
The Blessings of Obedience
"If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures."– Job 36:11Serving and obeying God leads to a life of abundance and joy.
The True Source of Success
"But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth."– Deuteronomy 8:18It's by God's grace and provision that we attain success.
Success in Following God
"This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success."– Joshua 1:8Constant reflection and obedience to God's word lead to prosperity and success.
Wisdom and Success
"For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it."– Ecclesiastes 7:12While money can offer protection, the true value lies in wisdom, which offers life.