Bible Cross References
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Proverbs 12:24
Hard work will give you power; being lazy will make you a slave.
Proverbs 28:19
A hard-working farmer has plenty to eat. People who waste time will always be poor.
John 6:27
Do not work for food that spoils; instead, work for the food that lasts for eternal life. This is the food which the Son of Man will give you, because God, the Father, has put his mark of approval on him."
Hebrews 6:10
God is not unfair. He will not forget the work you did or the love you showed for him in the help you gave and are still giving to other Christians.
Hebrews 6:11
Our great desire is that each of you keep up your eagerness to the end, so that the things you hope for will come true.
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Proverbs 10:10
Someone who holds back the truth causes trouble, but one who openly criticizes works for peace.
Ecclesiastes 5:3
The more you worry, the more likely you are to have bad dreams, and the more you talk, the more likely you are to say something foolish.
2 Thessalonians 3:10-12
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While we were with you, we used to tell you, "Whoever refuses to work is not allowed to eat."
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We say this because we hear that there are some people among you who live lazy lives and who do nothing except meddle in other people's business.
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In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ we command these people and warn them to lead orderly lives and work to earn their own living.
1 Timothy 5:13
They also learn to waste their time in going around from house to house; but even worse, they learn to be gossips and busybodies, talking of things they should not.