Working for God

Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

But Jesus answered them, “To this very day My Father is at His work, and I too am working.”

For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.

For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands—yes, establish the work of our hands!