9 Bible Verses about Industry
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in business be not slothful, but of an active mind, making the best use of every incident.
let him that stole, steal no more: but rather let him labour, to encrease his fortune with his own hands, that he may have wherewithal to relieve the needy:
to study your own quiet, to mind your own affairs, and follow some handicraft trade, as we recommended it to you:
you yourselves can witness, that what was necessary for myself and those who were with me, these very hands have supply'd.
for you remember, my brethren, our labour and toil: how we worked day and night, that in preaching the gospel of God, we might not be chargeable to any of you.
my constant example has shown you that the disabled should be assisted by your labours, remembring the words of the Lord Jesus, who said, "it is a greater happiness to give than to receive."
pursuant to the maxim, which we laid down, when among you, "he that refuses to work should be deny'd food." now being inform'd, that there are among you people of an irregular conduct, who neglect their own business, and busy themselves with the affairs of others: we command these persons, and exhort them by the Lord Jesus Christ, to stay at home, and earn their bread by labour.
he that takes no care of his relations, especially those of his own family, has renounc'd the faith and is worse than an infidel.
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in business be not slothful, but of an active mind, making the best use of every incident.
Industry » Commended
in business be not slothful, but of an active mind, making the best use of every incident.
Industry » Commanded
to study your own quiet, to mind your own affairs, and follow some handicraft trade, as we recommended it to you:
let him that stole, steal no more: but rather let him labour, to encrease his fortune with his own hands, that he may have wherewithal to relieve the needy:
Industry » Requisite to supply » Our own wants
for you remember, my brethren, our labour and toil: how we worked day and night, that in preaching the gospel of God, we might not be chargeable to any of you.
you yourselves can witness, that what was necessary for myself and those who were with me, these very hands have supply'd.
Industry » Characteristic of Godly women
Industry » Exemplified
and being of the same trade, he liv'd with them, and follow'd the business of tent-making. every sabbath he disputed in the synagogue,
we are fatigu'd by our manual toil: when reviled, we pray: when persecuted, we don't repine:
Industry » Requisite to supply » Wants of others
my constant example has shown you that the disabled should be assisted by your labours, remembring the words of the Lord Jesus, who said, "it is a greater happiness to give than to receive."
let him that stole, steal no more: but rather let him labour, to encrease his fortune with his own hands, that he may have wherewithal to relieve the needy:
Industry » Instances of » Paul
and being of the same trade, he liv'd with them, and follow'd the business of tent-making. every sabbath he disputed in the synagogue,
I have not desir'd to get from any one either silver, or gold, or apparel. you yourselves can witness, that what was necessary for myself and those who were with me, these very hands have supply'd.
that we did not eat any man's bread for nothing: but with toil and fatigue work'd night and day to avoid being chargeable to any of you:
Industry » The slothful devoid of
Industry » Exemplified » David
Industry » Leads to » Affection of relatives
Industry » Leads to » Increase of substance
Industry » Leads to » General commendation
Industry » Early rising necessary to
Industry » Illustrated
Industry » Exemplified » Jeroboam
Industry » Exemplified » Jewish elders
Industry » Exemplified » Rachel
Industry » Exemplified » jacob
Industry » Required of man in a state of innocence
Industry » To be suspended on the sabbath
Industry » Required of man after the fall
Industry » Exemplified » Jethro's daughters
Industry » Exemplified » Ruth
Industry » Instances of » Jeroboam
Industry » Exemplified » Dorcas
Peter immediately went with them, and when he was come, they conducted him to the upper chamber: and all the widows advanc'd to him weeping, and shew'd the robes and garments which Dorcas made while she was with them.
Paul » Characteristics of » Industry
for you remember, my brethren, our labour and toil: how we worked day and night, that in preaching the gospel of God, we might not be chargeable to any of you.
you yourselves can witness, that what was necessary for myself and those who were with me, these very hands have supply'd.
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Virtues » Industry » Commended
in business be not slothful, but of an active mind, making the best use of every incident.
Virtues » Industry » Examples of
and being of the same trade, he liv'd with them, and follow'd the business of tent-making. every sabbath he disputed in the synagogue,
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and being of the same trade, he liv'd with them, and follow'd the business of tent-making. every sabbath he disputed in the synagogue,
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Industry, Examples Of
Acts 18:3and being of the same trade, he liv'd with them, and follow'd the business of tent-making. every sabbath he disputed in the synagogue,
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