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diligence
diligence is a quality cultivated by the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer, reflecting the character of Christ.
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Overview
Explore what the Bible says about diligence. This collection of 17 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Topical Index
38 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
Jesus an example of
Mark 1:35Luke 2:49
Required by God in seeking
1 Chronicles 22:19Hebrews 11:6
Obeying him
Deuteronomy 6:17Deuteronomy 11:13
Listening to him
Isaiah 55:2
Striving after perfection
Philippians 3:13,14
Cultivating proper behaviors of a true Christian
2 Peter 1:5
Keeping the soul
Deuteronomy 4:9
Keeping the heart
Proverbs 4:23
Labors of love
Hebrews 6:10-12
Following every good work
1 Timothy 3:10
Guarding against defilement
Hebrews 12:15
Seeking to be found spotless
2 Peter 3:14
Making our calling sure
2 Peter 1:10
Self-examination
Psalms 77:6
Lawful business
Proverbs 27:23Ecclesiastes 9:10
Preserving "the faith" through teaching
2 Timothy 4:2Jude 1:3
Instructing children
Deuteronomy 6:7Deuteronomy 11:19
Discharging official duties
Deuteronomy 19:18
Saints should abound
2 Corinthians 8:7
Required in the service of God
John 9:4Galatians 6:9
Is not in vain
1 Corinthians 15:58
Preserves from evil
Exodus 15:26
Leads to assured hope
Hebrews 6:11
God rewards
Deuteronomy 11:14Hebrews 11:6
In temporal matters leads to favor
Proverbs 11:27
... and 13 more sub-topics
Key Verses
1
Mark 1:35
Jesus an example of
2
1 Chronicles 22:19
Required by God in seeking
3
Deuteronomy 6:17
Obeying him
4
Isaiah 55:2
Listening to him
5
Philippians 3:13,14
Striving after perfection
6
2 Peter 1:5
Cultivating proper behaviors of a true Christian
7
Deuteronomy 4:9
Keeping the soul
8
Proverbs 4:23
Keeping the heart
9
Hebrews 6:10-12
Labors of love
10
1 Timothy 3:10
Following every good work