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What does the Bible say about work ethic? What is a Christian work ethic?



    
    

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Shea S. Michael Houdmann Supporter Got Questions Ministries
Colossians 3:23-25 says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is...

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My picture Jack Gutknecht Supporter ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
I believe Christians should work hard. 

New Living Translation
"A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies has no sense."(Proverbs 12:11)

Proverbs 14:23, The Message:
23 "Hard work always pays off; mere talk puts no bread on the table."

New Living Translation:
"A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies ends up in poverty." (Proverbs 29:19).

But, of course, sometimes, we should not work harder, but smarter, and this guidance comes from the Holy Spirit.

April 17 2022 0 responses Vote Up Share Report


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