7 Bible Verses about Working Hard And Not Being Lazy

not wanting in devotion, but on fire with the Spirit. Serve the Lord.

so that you may never grow careless, but may learn to follow the example of those who through their faith and endurance are the possessors of God's promises.

I have much to say to you about this, but it is difficult to make it clear to you, because you have become so slow of apprehension.

When I was with you, I gave you this rule: "If anyone refuses to work, give him nothing to eat!"

For we hear that some of you are living in idleness, mere busybodies, not doing any work.

speaking of it as he does in all his letters. There are some things in them hard to understand, which ignorant, unsteadfast people twist to their own ruin, just as they do the rest of the Scriptures.

Therefore, dear friends, while waiting for this, make every effort to be found by him unstained, irreproachable, and at peace.