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What does the Bible say about Unwillingness to Work Hard?

Proverbs 10:4 (NKJV) He who has a slack hand becomes poor, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.

Proverbs 12:1 (NKJV) Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.

Proverbs 12:24 (NKJV) The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.

Proverbs 12:27 (NKJV) The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man’s precious possession.

Proverbs 13:1 (NKJV) A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 13:4 (NKJV) The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.

Proverbs 18:9 (NKJV) He who is slothful in his work Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.

Proverbs 22:29 (NKJV) Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.

Matthew 25:21 (NKJV) His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’

1 Corinthians 10:31 (NKJV) Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Ephesians 6:7 (NKJV) with goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men,

2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

2 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV) Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Hebrews 12:11 (NKJV) Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

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