7 Bible Verses about Working Hard And Not Being Lazy

Never flagging in zeal; fervent in spirit; serving the Master;

Then you will not show yourselves slow to learn, but you will copy those who, through faith and patience, are now entering upon the enjoyment of God's promises.

Now on this subject I have much to say, but it is difficult to explain it to you, because you have shown yourselves so slow to learn.

Indeed, when we were with you, what we urged upon you was-- 'If a man does not choose to work, then he shall not eat.'

We hear that there are among you people who are living ill- ordered lives, and who, instead of attending to their own business, are mere busy-bodies.

It is the same in all his letters, when he speaks in them about these subjects. There are some things in them difficult to understand, which untaught and weak people distort, just as they do all other writings, to their own Ruin.

Therefore, dear friends, in expectation of these things, make every effort to be found by him spotless, blameless, and at peace.