Diligence

Christ, an example 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
• Hearkening to him Isa 55:2
• Striving after perfection Php 3:13,14
• Cultivating Christian graces 2Pe 1:5
• Keeping the souls De 4:9
• Keeping the heart Pr 4:23
• Labours of love Heb 6:10-12
• Following every good work 1Ti 5:10
• Guarding against defilement Heb 12:15
• Seeking to be found spotless 2Pe 3:14
• Making our call, &c, sure 2Pe 1:10
• Self-examination Ps 77:6
• Lawful business Pr 27:23; Ec 9:10
• Teaching religion 2Ti 4:2; Jude 1:3
• Instructing children De 11:19
• Discharging official duties De 19:18

Saints should abound in 2Co 8:7

IN THE SERVICE OF GOD

• Should be preserved in 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

• Favour Pr 11:27
• Prosperity Pr 10:4; 13:4
• Honour Pr 12:24; 22:29

Illustrated Pr 6:6-8

Exemplified

• Jacob Ge 31:40
• Ruth Ru 2:17
• Hezekiah 2Ch 31:21
• Nehemiah, &c 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