Money and work
What does the Bible say about a good work ethic?
Scripture treats work as God-given, to be done wholeheartedly as for the Lord rather than for the approval of people.
What Scripture says
Colossians 3:23-24
“And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.”
Proverbs 14:23
“In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.”
2 Thessalonians 3:10
“For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone is not willing to work, don’t let him eat.””
Ecclesiastes 9:10
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor plan, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going.”
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