WORK AT DILIGENCE

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Proverbs 22:29
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean [men].

One thing we must perfect as we enter the coming year is Diligence.

One thing is sure, the Lord does not encourage laziness. So we should not. This cuts across every area of our lives. Physical, Spiritual, Academic etc.

Proverbs 13:4
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

Romans 12:11(NLT)
Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.

1 Thessalonians 5:14(NLT)
Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

Proverbs 21:5
 The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.

Proverbs 13:4
 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

2Peter 1:5
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

We must not be counted with the sluggards in whatever we do. We should carry the nature of our Father.

Genesis 1:31
And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.

We should be able to come to the same conclusion.

Thank God for His Holy Spirit.

May the coming year see us better, more diligent in all our ways. May the Lord be happy with our work.

Glory to God.

We are blessed.

Love
@the watcher

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