diligence
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4The lazy one is willing and then not willing. But the soul of he who labors shall be made fat.
4The neglectful hand has wrought destitution. But the hand of the steadfast prepares riches. He who advances by lies, this one feeds on the wind. For he is the same as one who runs after flying birds.
9And so, let us not be deficient in doing good. For in due time, we shall reap without fail.
24The hand of the strong will rule. But anyone who is neglectful will pay tribute.
58And so, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and unmovable, abounding always in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not useless in the Lord.
29Have you seen a man swift in his work? He shall stand in the sight of kings, and not before those who are disreputable.
10Because of this, brothers, be all the more diligent, so that by good works you may make certain your calling and election. For in doing these things, you do not sin at any time.
14Therefore, most beloved, while awaiting these things, be diligent, so that you may be found to be immaculate and unassailable before him, in peace.
15Be solicitous in the task of presenting yourself before God as a proven and unashamed worker who has handled the Word of Truth correctly.
10Whatever your hand is able to do, do it earnestly. For neither work, nor reason, nor wisdom, nor knowledge will exist in death, toward which you are hurrying.
27He does well to rise early, who seeks what is good. But whoever is a seeker of evils shall be oppressed by them.
23Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as for the Lord, and not for men.
6Go to the ant, you lazy one, and consider her ways, and so learn wisdom. 7For though she has no ruler, nor instructor, nor leader, 8she provides meals for herself in the summer, and she gathers at the harvest what she may eat.
12Blessed is the man who suffers temptation. For when he has been proven, he shall receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.
5The intentions of the robust continually bring forth abundance. But all the lazy are continually in need.
26saying: “If you will listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and do what is right in his sight, and obey his commands, and keep all his precepts, I will not bring upon you any of the distress that I imposed on Egypt. For I am the Lord, your healer.”
14I pursue the destination, the prize of the heavenly calling of God in Christ Jesus.