What does the Bible say about doing your best?
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The Bible calls believers to work diligently and wholeheartedly for God's glory, trusting that their strength and reward ultimately come from the Lord. Colossians 3:23-24 teaches that ordinary labor is service rendered to Christ, who will give the inheritance as our reward. We do not earn salvation by effort, but those saved by grace are renewed to pursue faithfulness in every calling. Ecclesiastes 9:10 and Proverbs 13:4 commend energetic labor, while 2 Timothy 2:15 urges careful handling of God's Word. Whether competing, serving, or doing daily tasks, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 and 1 Corinthians 10:31 direct us toward self-control and God's glory. Philippians 4:13 reminds us that Christ sustains us in every duty.
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- Colossians 3:23-24
[23] And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, [24] knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.
- 2 Timothy 2:15
Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
- Colossians 3:17
Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.
- 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
[24] Don't you know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, that you may win. [25] Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.
- Proverbs 13:4
The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, But the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going.
- Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.
- Titus 2:7
in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,
- Colossians 3:23
And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,
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