We live by grace not by works, but God’s grace is reflected highly when we live our life with diligence. How can we live our purpose in God if we are not diligent? Time ago, I talked about what the Bible says about laziness and we explored why laziness prevents us from following our purpose in God. But today, we will be looking at what the Bible says about diligence. Here are 20 encouraging bible verses about diligence.

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Examples Of Diligence In The Bible
The following characters from the Bible demonstrated diligence in their work:
Joseph
No matter the place Joseph was in, he always demonstrated diligence.
Whether it was back at home with his father attending business, in jail overseeing other inmates, or in Egypt leading, serving, and providing others.
Joseph left every place He went to better than it was before.
Ruth
Ruth’s diligence and hard work, even in a foreign land, is what made her stand out from the rest, give Naomi joy, and captivate the heart of Boaz.
Nehemiah
Nehemiah honored the position and mission that he was given by successfully rebuilding the walls or Jerusalem, regardless of the opposition they faced.
Paul
Not only did Paul work hard to support himself and his partners in ministry, but he worked hard to spread the gospel and establish churches in different countries.
Timothy
Timothy followed Paul’s footsteps to perfection, serving the Lord with love and diligence. He didn’t mind going out of his way to complete the missions he was given.
20 Encouraging Bible Verses About Diligence
1. The hand of the diligent will rule.
Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but the lazy man will be put to forced labor. (NKJV)
2. The soul of the diligent will be made rich.
Proverbs 13:4 The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing;
But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich. (NKJV)
3. The plans of the diligent will prevail.
Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty,
But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty. (NKJV)
4. Everything we do must be done with diligence and with intention.
Colossians 3:23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. (NKJV)
5. We must be diligent until the end.
Hebrews 6:11-12 And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. (NKJV)
6. We must do everything with might.
Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going. (NKJV)
7. If we are diligent, we will enjoy the work of our hands.
Isaiah 65:21-22 They shall build houses and inhabit them; They shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They shall not build and another inhabit; They shall not plant and another eat; for as the days of a tree, so shall be the days of My people, and My elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands. (NKJV)
8. There is profit in diligence.
Proverbs 14:23 In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty. (NKJV)
9. Being diligent does not only benefit us but those around us
Ephesians 4:28 Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. (NKJV)
10. The Lord sees and rewards our diligence.
Matthew 25:21 His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ (NKJV)
11. The Lord sees and repays our diligence.
2 Thessalonians 3:10-11 For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. (NKJV)
12. The diligent will be satisfied.
Proverbs 21:5 He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, but he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding. (NKJV)
13. Give yourself entirely to the things you do.
1 Timothy 4:15 Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all. (NKJV)
14. Our labor in God is not in vain.
1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (NKJV)
15. We must maintain good works so that we aren’t unfruitful.
Titus 3:14 And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful. (NKJV)
16. The grace of God helps us become diligent.
1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. (NKJV)
17. We must not lag in diligence.
Romans 12:11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; (NKJV)
18. Diligence allows us to provide and walk as children of God.
1 Timothy 5:8 But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. (NKJV)
19. Our faith is reflected in what we do.
James 2:17-18 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. (NKJV)
20. Diligence must be accompanied by God’s favor.
Psalm 127:1 Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it;
Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. (NKJV)
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FINAL THOUGHTS
I hope you enjoyed reading 20 encouraging bible verses about diligence. Let me know in the comments below which bible verse about serving God you liked the most.
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Sending you blessings & love,
Gabby Abigail
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