What does the Bible say about working hard? Is it necessary in order to prosper?


Yes! The Bible teaches that it's right and proper to put in a full, vigorous day of work. Notice this scripture concerning the subject of hard work.

All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
(Prov. 14:23 NIV)

God intends for us to profit through hard work. That work may be with your hands or your mind. The Bible teaches that a person cannot prosper in this life unless he or she works hard.

Notice how the following scripture declares the blessings of a hard worker.

Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.
(Prov. 10:4 NIV)

I like the latter part of this Proverb. A man with diligent hands will become prosperous or successful in this life.

You may not become a millionaire by working hard, yet all your needs will be fully supplied as you work hard for a living.


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