Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;

Joshua 24:14

“Now, therefore,

fear the Lord and serve Him in sincerity and truth; and put away the gods which your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord.

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1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.

Exodus 23:25

But you shall serve the Lord your God, and He will bless your bread and your water; and I will remove sickness from your midst.

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1 Chronicles 28:9

“As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.

Deuteronomy 10:12

“Now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require from you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and love Him, and to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul,

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Psalm 100:2

Serve the Lord with gladness;

Come before Him with joyful singing.

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Psalm 2:11

Worship the Lord with

reverence

And rejoice with trembling.

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Ephesians 6:7

With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men,

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religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation

Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.

2 Timothy 1:9

who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,

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Romans 9:32

Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as though it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,

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Galatians 2:16

nevertheless knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the Law; since by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified.

Matthew 7:22-23

"Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.'

Romans 3:20

because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for

through the Law comes the knowledge of sin.

Romans 11:6

But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace.

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Titus 3:4-5

But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,

religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Having so fond an affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.

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Psalm 110:3

Your people will volunteer freely in the day of Your power;

In holy array, from the womb of the dawn,

Your youth are to You as the dew.

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Judges 5:2

“That the leaders led in Israel,
That the people volunteered,
Bless the Lord!

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Isaiah 1:19

“If you consent and obey,
You will eat the best of the land;

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2 Corinthians 8:3

For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they gave of their own accord,

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Judges 8:25

They said, “We will surely give them.” So they spread out a garment, and every one of them threw an earring there from his spoil.

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Nehemiah 11:2

And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

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religious Work » Personal, example of » Special promises to religious workers

Daniel 12:3

Those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.

James 1:25

But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does.

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Mark 9:41

For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because of your name as followers of Christ, truly I say to you, he will not lose his reward.

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1 Corinthians 3:14

If any man’s work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward.

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Romans 2:10

but glory and honor and peace to everyone who does good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

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religious Work » Examples of » Joy in

Psalm 126:5-6

Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.

Luke 10:17

The seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.”

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Psalm 40:8

Acts 11:23

Then when he arrived and witnessed the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with resolute heart to remain true to the Lord;

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Nehemiah 12:43

and on that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced because God had given them great joy, even the women and children rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar.

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Psalm 100:2

Serve the Lord with gladness;

Come before Him with joyful singing.

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John 4:36

Already he who reaps is receiving wages and is gathering fruit for life eternal; so that he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.

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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Completion of

John 4:34

Jesus *said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to accomplish His work.

Acts 20:24

But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;

John 17:4

I glorified You on the earth,

having accomplished the work which You have given Me to do.

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John 19:30

Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.

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Zechariah 4:9

“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will finish it. Then you will know that the Lord of hosts has sent me to you.

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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Wrought in co-operation with God

1 Corinthians 3:9

For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s

field, God’s building.

1 Samuel 14:45

But the people said to Saul, “Must Jonathan die, who has brought about this great deliverance in Israel? Far from it! As the Lord lives, not one hair of his head shall fall to the ground, for he has worked with God this day.” So the people rescued Jonathan and he did not die.

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Mark 16:20

And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them, and confirmed the word by the signs that followed.][And they promptly reported all these instructions to Peter and his companions. And after that, Jesus Himself sent out through them from east to west the sacred and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation.]

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2 Corinthians 6:1

And working together with Him, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain—

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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Christ's example of

Matthew 20:28

just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”

Luke 22:27

For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at the table? But I am among you as the one who serves.

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John 13:4-5

got up from supper, and laid aside His garments; and taking a towel, He girded Himself. Then He poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.

Philippians 2:7

but

emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men.

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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability

Luke 12:48

but the one who did not know it, and committed deeds worthy of a flogging, will receive but few. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask all the more.

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Mark 14:8

She has done what she could; she has anointed My body beforehand for the burial.

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1 Peter 4:11

Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving

by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Matthew 25:22-23

"Also the one who had received the two talents came up and said, 'Master, you entrusted two talents to me. See, I have gained two more talents.' "His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.'

religious Work » Good works encouraged » Furnish a pattern for imitation

Titus 2:14

who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

Titus 3:8

This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men.

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Titus 2:7

in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified,

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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Glorify God

Matthew 5:16

Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Colossians 1:10

so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord,

to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;

religious Work » Commands concerning » It lightens life's burdens

Galatians 6:10

So then,

while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

Galatians 6:2

Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.

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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Demonstrate the reality of faith

1 Peter 2:12

Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of visitation.

James 2:17-18

Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself. But someone may well say, "You have faith and I have works; show me your faith without the works, and I will show you my faith by my works."

religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Abundant labours

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.

religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In the field of their own lives

Philippians 2:12

So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling;

religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit

Romans 8:16

Acts 1:8

but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”

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John 14:26

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.

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John 15:26

“When the

Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, that is the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify about Me,

John 16:13

But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.

Revelation 22:17

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost.

John 16:15

All things that the Father has are Mine; therefore I said that He takes of Mine and will disclose it to you.

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John 14:16

I will ask the Father, and He will give you another

Helper, that He may be with you forever;

John 16:7-8

"But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. "And He, when He comes, will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment;

Romans 8:26

In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words;

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John 16:14

He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose it to you.

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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Enriched life

1 Timothy 6:18

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,

religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In evangelizing the world

2 Timothy 4:5

But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Immediate service

Matthew 21:28

“But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go work today in the vineyard.’

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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Tend to summons others to their tasks

Hebrews 10:24

and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds,

religious Work » Commands concerning » It exemplifies neighbourliness

Luke 10:36-37

"Which of these three do you think proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell into the robbers' hands?" And he said, "The one who showed mercy toward him." Then Jesus said to him, "Go and do the same."

religious Work » Commands concerning » It ennobles life

Mark 10:43-44

"But it is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant; and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be slave of all.

religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Working with God

Haggai 2:4

But now

take courage, Zerubbabel,’ declares the Lord, ‘take courage also, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and all you people of the land take courage,’ declares the Lord, ‘and work; for I am with you,’ declares the Lord of hosts.

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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Individual tasks

Mark 13:34

It is like a man away on a journey, who upon leaving his house and putting his slaves in charge, assigning to each one his task, also commanded the doorkeeper to stay on the alert.

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religious Work » Commands concerning » It demonstrates love

John 21:16

He *said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me?” He *said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He *said to him, “Shepherd My sheep.”

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religious Work » Commands concerning » It is Christlike

John 13:14

If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.

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Thematic Bible: Religious Work

Thematic Bible

religious Work » Promptness in serving God » God demands

religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation

religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in

religious Work » Personal, example of » Special promises to religious workers

religious Work » Examples of » Joy in

religious Work » Good works encouraged » Completion of

religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Wrought in co-operation with God

religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Christ's example of

religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability

religious Work » Good works encouraged » Furnish a pattern for imitation

religious Work » Good works encouraged » Glorify God

religious Work » Commands concerning » It lightens life's burdens

religious Work » Good works encouraged » Demonstrate the reality of faith

religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Abundant labours

religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In the field of their own lives

religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit

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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Enriched life

religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In evangelizing the world

religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Immediate service

religious Work » Good works encouraged » Tend to summons others to their tasks

religious Work » Commands concerning » It exemplifies neighbourliness

religious Work » Commands concerning » It ennobles life

religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Working with God

religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Individual tasks

religious Work » Commands concerning » It demonstrates love

religious Work » Commands concerning » It is Christlike

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