A Word from The Word Zone

How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man. Proverbs 6:6-11

Do you see a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings! Proverbs 22:29

The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. Proverbs 21:5

I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments. Psalm 119:60

Arise, for it is your task, and we are with you; be strong and do it. Ezra 10:4

Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19-21

So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God. Romans 14:12

Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17

And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.. Ephesians 4:11-12

In hard work there is always something gained, but idle talk leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23

“Let us make man in our image, in our likeness...” Genesis 1:26

In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9

With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. Matthew 19:26

Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so that a runner may read it. Habakkuk 2:2

Where there is no vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18 (KJV)

All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23

Planning ahead will protect you, and understanding will guard you. These will keep you from following the wrong path and will protect you from those who have evil plans. Such people have left the straight path and now walk in darkness. Proverbs 2:11-13

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10

Never be lacking in zeal but keep your spiritual fervor serving the Lord. Romans 12:11

Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy. 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:15-17

For the dream comes through much effort and the voice of a fool through many words. Ecclesiastes 5:3

A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9

Your own soul is nourished when you are kind but you destroy yourself when you are cruel. Proverbs 11:17

Arise, for it is your task, and we are with you; be strong and do it.” Ezra 10:4

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7

Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives. Titus 3:14

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12

Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:13

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21

Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58