God of Hope

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

Each man, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation God called him to (1 Corinthians 7:24).

His work will be shown for what it is . . . It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man’s work (1 Corinthians 3:13).

Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed (2 Timothy 2:15).

Work with your own hands . . . so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12).

If any man builds . . . his work will be shown for what it is . . . and the fire will test the quality of each man’s work (1 Corinthians 1:12-13).

Encourage one another daily (Hebrews 3:13).

Encourage one another and build each other up (1 Thessalonians 5:11).

What good is it for man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? (Mark 8:36)

If any builds … using gold, silver, costly stones . . . his work will be revealed . . . if what he builds survives, he will receive his reward (1 Corinthians 3:12-14).

Physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come (1 Timothy 4:8).

When God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work—this is a gift of God (Ecclesiastes 5:19).