- Jesus an example of Mr 1:35; Lu 2:49
- Required by God in seeking him 1Ch 22:19; Heb 11:6
- Obeying him De 6:17; 11:13
- Listening to him Isa 55:2
- Striving after perfection Php 3:13,14
- Cultivating proper behaviors of a true Christian 2Pe 1:5
- Keeping the soul De 4:9
- Keeping the heart Pr 4:23
- Labors of love Heb 6:10-12
- Following every good work 1Ti 3:10
- Guarding against defilement Heb 12:15
- Seeking to be found spotless 2Pe 3:14
- Making our calling sure 2Pe 1:10
- Self-examination Ps 77:6
- Lawful business Pr 27:23; Ec 9:10
- Preserving “the faith” through teaching 2Ti 4:2; Jude 1:3
- Instructing children De 6:7; 11:19
- Discharging official duties De 19:18
- Saints should abound in 2Co 8:7
- Required in the service of God Joh 9:4; Ga 6:9
- Is not in vain 1Co 15:58
- Preserves from evil Ex 15:26
- Leads to assured hope Heb 6:11
- God rewards De 11:14; Heb 11:6
- In temporal matters leads to favor Pr 11:27
- Prosperity Pr 10:4; 13:4
- Honor Pr 12:24; 22:29
- FIGURATIVE Pr 6:6-8 Exemplified
Ruth Ru 2:17 Hezekiah 2Ch 31:21 Nehemiah and his helpers Ne 4:6 Psalmist Ps 119:60 Apostles Ac 5:42 Apollos Ac 18:25 Titus 2Co 8:22 Paul 1Th 2:9 Onesiphorus 2Ti 1:17 See INDUSTRY See ZEAL See IDLENESS See SLOTHFULNESS