Thematic Bible: Should be employed
Thematic Bible
hands » Should be employed » In God's service
“Thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘Let your hands be strong, you who are listening in these days to these words from the mouth of the prophets, those who spoke in the day that the foundation of the house of the Lord of hosts was laid, to the end that the temple might be built.
I told them how the hand of my God had been favorable to me and also about the king’s words which he had spoken to me. Then they said, “Let us arise and build.” So they put their hands to the good work.
It will come about that just as you were a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you that you may become a blessing. Do not fear; let your hands be strong.’
hands » Should be employed » Industriously
and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands, just as we commanded you,
He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need.
hands » Should be employed » In acts of benevolence
And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
When it is in your power to do it.