How to Demonstrate Diligence

to God

  • Listening to His Word (Exodus 15:26; Isaiah 55:2)
  • Keeping His commandments (Deuteronomy 6:17; 11:13)
  • Studying the Bible (2 Tim 2:15)
  • Guarding against defilement (Hebrews 12:15)
  • Seeking to be found spotless (2 Peter 3:14)
  • Discovering our life calling (2 Peter 1:10)
  • Teaching our children (Deuteronomy 11:19)

to Parents

  • Rising early in the morning (Proverbs 20:13)
  • Taking the initiative in helping with chores before you’re asked
  • Going beyond the assignments you are given
  • Investing in the lives of your brothers and sisters
  • Honouring them and speaking well of them in front of others
  • Do the jobs no one else wants to do

to your Civil Authorities

  • Pray for your civil authorities (1 Timothy 2:2)
  • Offer to serve your civil authorities

to your Employers

  • Arrive early for work
  • Avoid wasting time on the job
  • Make sure you understand your responsibilities
  • Seek to master your trade