Topic

Work Ethics

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Proverbs 16:3

Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going.

2 Thessalonians 3:10–12

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

Matthew 5:16

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

Isaiah 43:2

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, and flame will not scorch you.

Luke 12:48

but he who didn’t know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whomever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked.

Colossians 3:23

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

2 Timothy 3:16

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

Proverbs 21:23

Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

Matthew 5:15

Neither do you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house.

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