The plans of the diligent

“The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty. (Prov. 21:5 NASB)

Hard work with attention to detail pays off with success and positive benefits but laziness and shortcuts cause failure and poverty.

“Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.”

Diligence defined

The dictionary defines diligence as careful and persistent work or effort, application, concentration, care, industriousness, rigor, meticulousness, and thoroughness.

Benjamin Franklin stated it this way, “Haste makes waste.”

God rewards diligence

“… he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” (Heb. 11:6b NKJV)

“Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble.” (2 Peter 2:10 NASB)