God of Hope

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).

So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom (Psalm 90:12).

Make it your ambition . . . to work with your hands. . . . If a man will not work, he shall not eat (1 Thessalonians 4:11; 2 Thessalonians 3:10).

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might (Ecclesiastes 9:10).

Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive (Titus 3:14).

For it is [God] who blesses you with bountiful harvests and gives you success in all your work (Deuteronomy 16:15).

Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper (Proverbs 13:4).

Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards (Proverbs 12:14).

Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave (Proverbs 12:24).

Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others (1 Peter 4:10).