We should always keep in mind that we are unique individuals who must conduct ourselves accordingly wherever we work. Others will applaud God if we accomplish this. To support our family’s necessities, we must work hard.
But we should approach our work with a joyful attitude and never forget that our efforts also exalt God. We won’t be successful in our spiritual journey if we don’t follow God’s teachings in our works.
We need to think of ourselves as being here to serve the Lord, not ourselves, and we need to act accordingly. Respect for elders and a love-filled heart is necessary for us to follow Jesus even when others wrong us.
In addition to this, we must practise humility in order for God to exalt us. God despises arrogant people, so if we harbour arrogance inside ourselves, we shall be His enemies.
The next few verses from the Bible will assist us in maintaining the right frame of mind and attitude at work. Let’s look at them being blessed as a result.
Colossians 3:23(KJV) And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
1 John 1:9(KJV) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
2 Peter 3:9(KJV) The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Colossians 3:17(KJV) And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Philippians 4:13(KJV) I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:8(KJV) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Philippians 2:5(KJV) Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Romans 12:2(KJV) And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Hebrews 13:5(KJV) Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Matthew 5:22(KJV) But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
Proverbs 17:22(KJV) A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
Proverbs 16:3(KJV) Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Ephesians 4:31(KJV) Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
Philippians 2:14(KJV) Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
Ephesians 4:28(KJV) Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Ephesians 4:23(KJV) And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
1 Corinthians 16:14(KJV) Let all your things be done with charity.
John 6:27(KJV) Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.
Proverbs 14:23(KJV) In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
Proverbs 12:24(KJV) The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Jeremiah 29:11(KJV) For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Proverbs 3:5(KJV) Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Psalm 90:17(KJV) And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.
James 4:10(KJV) Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
1 Timothy 5:8(KJV) But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
2 Thessalonians 3:10(KJV) For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
1 Thessalonians 4:11(KJV) And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
Ephesians 4:2(KJV) With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
1 Corinthians 15:58(KJV) Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 10:31(KJV) Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
Romans 15:5(KJV) Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
Romans 12:10(KJV) Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
Matthew 6:33(KJV) But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Proverbs 12:11(KJV) He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
Jeremiah 17:5(KJV) Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:9(KJV) He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Proverbs 13:11(KJV) Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
Proverbs 10:22(KJV) The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
