What Does the Bible Say About Work Ethics?

Proverbs 16:3 ESV / 47 helpful votes

Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 ESV / 37 helpful votes

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.

2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 ESV / 27 helpful votes

For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies. Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.

Matthew 5:16 ESV / 13 helpful votes

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Isaiah 43:2 ESV / 12 helpful votes

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.

Luke 12:48 ESV / 10 helpful votes

But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.

Colossians 3:23 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

2 Timothy 3:16 ESV / 6 helpful votes

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Matthew 5:15 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.

9 Bible Verses about Work Ethics

Proverbs 16:3 ESV / 47 helpful votes

Ecclesiastes 9:10 ESV / 37 helpful votes

2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 ESV / 27 helpful votes

Matthew 5:16 ESV / 13 helpful votes

Isaiah 43:2 ESV / 12 helpful votes

Luke 12:48 ESV / 10 helpful votes

Colossians 3:23 ESV / 7 helpful votes

2 Timothy 3:16 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Matthew 5:15 ESV / 3 helpful votes

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9 Bible Verses about Work Ethics

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Proverbs 16:3 ESV / 47 helpful votes

Ecclesiastes 9:10 ESV / 37 helpful votes

2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 ESV / 27 helpful votes

Matthew 5:16 ESV / 13 helpful votes

Isaiah 43:2 ESV / 12 helpful votes

Luke 12:48 ESV / 10 helpful votes

Colossians 3:23 ESV / 7 helpful votes

2 Timothy 3:16 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Matthew 5:15 ESV / 3 helpful votes