Work Ethic

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.”

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.

But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks in rebellion, and not after the tradition which they received from us. — read the full passage →

For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still do serve them.

Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, — read the full passage →

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

But Jesus answered them, “My Father is still working, so I am working, too.”

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.” — read the full passage →

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you;

“As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain.” And, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”

He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

But concerning brotherly love, you have no need that one write to you. For you yourselves are taught by God to love one another, — read the full passage →

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

neither did we eat bread from anyone’s hand without paying for it, but in labor and travail worked night and day, that we might not burden any of you;

We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.

Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge; — read the full passage →

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

We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the faint-hearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.

As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms. — read the full passage →

Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. — read the full passage →

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you; — read the full passage →

with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men; — read the full passage →

Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

For he who has entered into his rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from his.

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.

For those who sleep, sleep in the night, and those who are drunk are drunk in the night.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, — read the full passage →

But godliness with contentment is great gain. — read the full passage →

Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for these things, be diligent to be found in peace, without defect and blameless in his sight.

Therefore putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor. For we are members of one another. — read the full passage →

contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. — read the full passage →

He said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.

for we walk by faith, not by sight.

not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;