Conscientious hard work and perseverance, particularly with regard to a relationship with God. In Scripture diligence is highly commended. It may, however, be misguided.

Proverbs 21:5

Diligence and its results are commended

See also

1 Kings 11:28
2 Chronicles 24:13
Ezra 5:8; 6:12; 7:23
Proverbs 12:14; 14:23; 31:17
Ecclesiastes 3:13
Jeremiah 31:16

characteristic of the wife of noble character

2 Corinthians 8:11
1 Timothy 5:17
1 Peter 5:2

regarding the collection for the poor Christians in Jerusalem

Proverbs 10:4

Diligence contrasted with laziness

See also

Proverbs 12:24,27; 13:4
2 Thessalonians 3:10
1 Corinthians 15:58

Diligence is important in the outworking of one's relationship with God

1 Timothy 4:15-16

See also

2 Chronicles 15:15; 29:34

Examples of diligence

Isaiah 62:6-7
Zechariah 6:15

the Levites

Luke 8:15
Acts 17:11
Romans 1:15

the Bereans

1 Corinthians 4:12; 9:24-26

The apostle Paul:

2 Corinthians 6:5; 11:27
1 Thessalonians 2:9
2 Thessalonians 3:8
2 Timothy 4:7
Romans 12:8; 16:12
1 Corinthians 12:31; 14:1
2 Corinthians 8:5
Philippians 2:12-13
1 Thessalonians 5:12

the Macedonian churches

Hebrews 6:11-12
2 Peter 1:10
Revelation 2:2-3,19
Luke 9:51

Diligence was a characteristic of Jesus Christ's mission

See also

Hebrews 12:1-2
John 5:39-40

Misguided diligence

See also

Psalms 127:2
Proverbs 28:20
Ecclesiastes 1:3; 2:11,19; 4:8
Matthew 21:15,23-24
1 Timothy 6:10

See also

5343 idleness
5418 monotony
5628 work
5840 eagerness
7939 ministry
8206 Christlikeness
8207 commitment
8230 discipline
8239 earnestness
8248 faithfulness
8370 zeal
8459 perseverance