Good day steemchurch Parishioners and apostles of the steemchurch Will be teaching on deligence.
What Is Diligence?
Diligence defines the way and manner a person goes about his tasks, assignments, studies and exercises his faith in the things of God. Diligence means thoroughness, completeness and persistence in an action, particularly in matters of faith. It explains a steady, earnest and energetic effort. It also explains the attention and care legally expected or required of a person in partnership or contractual arrangement. Diligence relates to constant and consistent effort to accomplish what is undertaken. Diligence describes an attitude of persistent exertion of one's body to doing something. Diligence, in a Christian, is the effort to do one's part, while keeping faith and reliance in God. Diligence when combined with faith assures spiritual success.
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PERSPECTIVES OF DILIGENCE
Heb. 6:11-12
And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: [12] That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Diligence is not only about service but also about attitude and thoroughness at the same time. The word of God says: Do all things without murmuring and disputing: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world (Phil. 2:14-15 KJV).
Various areas where diligence is required are;
- FAITH :
- STUDIES:
II Timothy 2:15
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
HOME:
SERVICE WORK PLACE/ CHURCH:
Col.3:17
And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
In Romans 12:11,
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.
THE ATTRIBUTES OF A DILIGENT PERSON
Proverbs 10:4,
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
The virtuous woman is so named because she is a diligent person. The passage says a lot about what she does and how she does them. Let us discuss the following attributes of the virtuous woman:
Trustworthiness.
Resourcefulness
An early riser
Kindness
Health conscious
God bless you