Dear friends, today we are diving into the inspiring and motivating topic of success and hard work. The Bible is filled with wisdom that encourages us to work diligently and trust in the Lord for our success. Through faith and perseverance, we can achieve great things and overcome the challenges that come our way.
In the Bible, we find numerous examples of individuals who demonstrated hard work and were blessed with success. Take Joseph, for instance. Despite being sold into slavery by his own brothers and facing numerous hardships, Joseph remained faithful and diligent. His unwavering commitment to working hard, even in the most difficult of circumstances, ultimately led to his rise as a powerful leader in Egypt. Joseph’s story teaches us that success is not just about talent or opportunity but also about dedication and trust in God’s plan.
Similarly, the story of Ruth is another beautiful example of hard work and divine favor. Ruth, a Moabite widow, chose to stay with her mother-in-law Naomi and work tirelessly to provide for them. Her perseverance and loyalty were rewarded when she found favor in the eyes of Boaz, leading to a prosperous and blessed future. Ruth’s story reminds us that when we put in the effort and remain steadfast in our faith, God opens doors of opportunity and success for us.
The Bible also emphasizes the importance of seeking God’s guidance in our endeavors. Proverbs teaches us that we should commit our work to the Lord and trust that He will establish our plans. This means that while we put in the effort and work diligently, we should also rely on God’s wisdom and direction. Our success is not just a result of our hard work but also a testament to God’s provision and blessings in our lives.
Dear brothers and sisters, it is essential to remember that success is not measured solely by material wealth or societal status. True success is found in fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives and using our talents to serve others. When we work hard with integrity, maintain our faith, and seek God’s guidance, we can achieve meaningful and lasting success.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about success and hard work.
“Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him”
— Colossians 3:17
“Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, not unto men”
— Colossians 3:23
“He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich”
— Proverbs 10:4
“The liberal soul shall be made fat: he that watereth shall be watered also himself”
— Proverbs 11:25
“He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding”
— Proverbs 12:11
“The soul of the sluggard desireth, hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat”
— Proverbs 13:4
“In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury”
— Proverbs 14:23
“Commit thy works unto the Lord , thy thoughts shall be established”
— Proverbs 16:3
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord ; that which he hath given will he pay him again”
— Proverbs 19:17
“The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, have nothing”
— Proverbs 20:4
“The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want”
— Proverbs 21:5
“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men”
— Proverbs 22:29
“Prepare thy work without, make it fit for thyself in the field; afterwards build thine house”
— Proverbs 24:27
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend”
— Proverbs 27:17
“He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough”
— Proverbs 28:19
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understandingIn all thy ways acknowledge him, he shall direct thy paths”
— Proverbs 3:5-6
“Honour the Lord with thy substance, with the firstfruits of all thine increaseSo shall thy barns be filled with plenty, thy presses shall burst out with new wine”
— Proverbs 3:9-10
“Do all things without murmurings disputingsThat ye may be blameless harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world”
— Philippians 2:14-15
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”
— Philippians 4:13
“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest”
— Ecclesiastes 9:10
“For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, it shall be well with thee”
— Psalm 128:2
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornfulBut his delight is in the law of the Lord ; in his law doth he meditate day nightAnd he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; whatsoever he doeth shall prosper”
— Psalm 1:1-3
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : he delighteth in his wayThough he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand”
— Psalm 37:23-24
“Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it”
— Psalm 90:17
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faithMeekness, temperance: against such there is no law”
— Galatians 5:22-23
“Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not”
— Galatians 6:9
“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord”
— Romans 12:11
“We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”
— Romans 8:28
“So built we the wall; all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work”
— Nehemiah 4:6
“His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord”
— Matthew 25:21
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, glorify your Father which is in heaven”
— Matthew 5:16
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, his righteousness; all these things shall be added unto you”
— Matthew 6:33
“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him”
— James 1:12
“The Lord God took the man, put him into the garden of Eden to dress it to keep it”
— Genesis 2:15
“The Lord was with Joseph, he was a prosperous man; he was in the house of his master the EgyptianAnd his master saw that the Lord was with him, that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand”
— Genesis 39:2-3
“But he that knew not, did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more”
— Luke 12:48
“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much”
— Luke 16:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”
— Isaiah 41:10
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, then thou shalt have good success”
— Joshua 1:8
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, not of evil, to give you an expected end”
— Jeremiah 29:11
“But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day”
— Deuteronomy 8:18
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them”
— Ephesians 2:10
“With good will doing service, as to the Lord, not to menKnowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free”
— Ephesians 6:7-8
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, the sin which doth so easily beset us, let us run with patience the race that is set before usLooking unto Jesus the author finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, is set down at the right hand of the throne of God”
— Hebrews 12:1-2
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing”
— John 15:5
“Let our’s also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful”
— Titus 3:14
“Ye shall serve the Lord your God, he shall bless thy bread, thy water; I will take sickness away from the midst of thee”
— Exodus 23:25
“Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible”
— Mark 10:27