What verses in the Bible are about having a strong work ethic?

Mrs. Spock: What verses in the Bible are about having a strong work ethic?
I need to tell a teen boy that he has to strive to get the best grades possible. He says that his ACT scores are the only thing that count. Let’s say that’s true. What Bible verses address doing well in school as being important in and of itself not just to get into college or please parents?

Answers and Views:

Answer by Serv’d My Time In Hell
Proverbs 6:6 – Go to the ant, oh sluggard, study her ways and learn her wisdom…for though she has no chief, no commander or ruler, she procures her food in the summer, stores up her provisions in the harvest. How long, oh sluggard, will you rest? When will you rise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the arms to rest – then will poverty come upon you like a highwayman and want like an armed man.

Answer by Michael M
in proverbs there are a lot of things about lazy ppl

Answer by C
Proverbs 6:5-7

Answer by One Way! Jesus!
What are Christian work ethics?

Ethics are a collection of values and behaviors people consider moral. Therefore, positive work ethics are the collection of all the values and actions that people feel are appropriate in the work place. A Christian work ethic is one in which work is viewed as a virtuous duty that has been mandated by God both before and after the fall of man. Idleness is viewed as a vice. Because we live in a fallen, sinful world, there will be times that work will involve a degree of strict self-denial. Workers should also receive satisfaction and maintain a spirit of joy. A Christian work ethic requires a commitment to excellence in the task.

God’s thoughts on Christian work ethics:

* God ordained work and work ethics in the Garden of Eden. Adam was given the commission to till the Garden and name the animals (Genesis 1:27-30; 2:15-20).

* The 4th Commandment tells us that we shall labor for six days (Exodus 20:8-9).

* God gives instructions in Leviticus 25:3 for sowing the fields, pruning the vineyards and gathering the crops, assuring the people that if they follow His decrees and carefully obey His laws they will live safely in the land (Leviticus 25:18).

* The writer of Proverbs refers the sluggard to the ant to learn how to work and store food at harvest so that poverty will not come on us (Proverbs 6:6-11). The same author instructs us to work at whatever our hands find to do in Ecclesiastes 9:10.

* This work ethic theme carries over into the New Testament as related in the Parable of the Ten Minas (Luke 19:11-27). Don’t miss the part where the man did not put his mina to work. His master took it away and gave it to the man who invested his saying; “everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away.”

* Paul teaches to give of ourselves fully to the work of the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:58), and to “serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men” (Ephesians 6:7).

* In order to be blameless children of God in a crooked and depraved generation, we must do everything without complaining or arguing (Philippians 2:14). We are to obey our employers by working hard and cheerfully, even when they are not looking (Colossians 3:22-25).

* Paul continues in 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, calling those who do not work busybodies and adds that they shall not eat, warning us to stay away from them.

* Paul gives Timothy guidelines by which to teach and he includes providing for one’s relatives as a work ethic. If a man does not provide, especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith (1 Timothy 5:8).

* A hard working farmer should receive the first share of the crop (2 Timothy 2:6) shows fairness as a component of work ethic.

* Workers do not talk back to the overseers, nor do they steal from them. Instead, employees show that they can be fully trusted (Titus 2:9-10) adding honesty to the ethic of work.

* The most positive work ethic comes from 2 Timothy 2:15, 24; “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. And the Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach and not resentful.”

Answer by Micheal L
There is all kinds of scripture out there. one of the most important things he could do prior too grades in school would be to receive the gift of salvation. Then the grades and scores will come that will be needed to do gods will.

Hey Devil Dog (Marine) don’t forget you represent all of us who served.

Answer by superb9006
I can’t find it right now, but I believe there is a Bible verse about being faithful in the little things. Which means being committed in all aspects of everything. It’s like this, my wife expects me to be her husband in all ways including thought and deed. Same applies to one’s academics. The ACT scores can be great, but if letter grades are low, what does that say to a college or employer?

Answer by Lightandtruth
A disturbing trend in students’ values is that instead of university study being seen as the way to improve one’s mind and character, to acquire knowledge about ideas, people, technology, and the world, schoolwork seems to be seen by the average college student as the way to get things, to acquire attractive and impressive possessions. The goal for many students, then, is not to “know” but to “get”-good grades and a good job afterwards. If such students have little appreciation for the value of honest learning in order to be well informed and well educated, it is easy to see how they can rationalize cheating and lying as a legitimate means of achieving grades and graduation. What kinds of behavior can we expect from such people later in their jobs or careers?