1. Jesus an Example Of Mark 1:35, Luke 2:49

2. Required by God In

   Seeking him, 1 Chronicles 22:19, Hebrews 11:6

   obeying him, Deuteronomy 6:17, 11:13

   listening to him, Isaiah 55:2

   striving after perfection, Philippians 3:13, 14

   cultivating proper behaviors of a true Christian, 2 Peter 1:5

   keeping the soul, Deuteronomy 4:9

   keeping the heart, Proverbs 4:23

   labors of love, Hebrews 6:10-12

   following every good work, 1 Timothy 3:10

   guarding against defilement, Hebrews 12:15

   seeking to be found spotless, 2 Peter 3:14

   making our calling sure, 2 Peter 1:10

   self-examination, Psalm 77:6

   lawful business, Proverbs 27:23, Ecclesiastes 9:10

   preserving "the faith" through teaching, 2 Timothy 4:2, Jude 1:3

   instructing children, Deuteronomy 6:7, 11:19

   discharging official duties, Deuteronomy 19:18

   saints should abound in, 2 Corinthians 8:7

3. Required in the Service of God John 9:4, Galatians 6:9

4. Is Not in Vain 1 Corinthians 15:58

5. Preserves from Evil Exodus 15:26

6. Leads to Assured Hope Hebrews 6:11

7. God Rewards Deuteronomy 11:14, Hebrews 11:6

8. In Temporal Matters Leads To

   Favor, Proverbs 11:27

   prosperity, Proverbs 10:4, 13:4

   honor, Proverbs 12:24, 22:29

9. Figurative Proverbs 6:6-8

10. Exemplified

   Ruth, Ruth 2:17

   Hezekiah, 2 Chronicles 31:21

   Nehemiah and his helpers, Nehemiah 4:6

   Psalmist, Psalm 119:60

   Apostles, Acts 5:42

   Apollos, Acts 18:25

   Titus, 2 Corinthians 8:22

   Paul, 1 Thessalonians 2:9

   Onesiphorus, 2 Timothy 1:17

11. References Concerning

   See Industry; Zeal; Idleness; Slothfulness.