God wants us to do everything heartily, like we’re doing it for him. That means 24 hours a day. The bottom line is diligence. Diligence: with an attitude of excellence and enthusiasm, persistence, perseverance, hard work. Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
“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.” I Corinthians 15:58
Slothful (meaning in the Greek translation): no care, seeking to know nothing, finding purpose in knowing nothing. We’re living in a world where people don’t care what the Word of God says. God wants us to have fruit in our life, but the field of the slothful is all grown over with thorns and nettles. […]
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;” Colossians 3:23
Paul and Silas were in prison because they healed a woman from a spirit of divination so her master couldn’t make money by her. They weren’t in the prison saying “woe is me” but they were singing praises to God (Acts 16:16-25). James 1:2-3 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers […]
“That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” Hebrews 6:12
Rewording the following scripture to be positive, we could say “You can believe if you will seek the honor that comes from God only.” John 5:41-44 I receive not honour from men. But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. I am come in my Father’s name, and ye […]
“How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?” John 5:44
We’re in a battle and we have to cast down imaginations and whatever is not according to the word of God. II Corinthians 10:4-5 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against […]
“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” Colossians 3:2
