Industrious

An industrious person is attentive and active. An industrious person is committed and conscientious. An industrious person is dedicated and diligent. An industrious person is focused and faithful. An industrious person is hardworking and helpful. An industrious person is studious and steady. A Christian is an industrious person. Paul exhorted, “not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord” (Romans 12:11). He further exhorted, “But we urge you, brethren, that you increase more and more; that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and work with your own hands, as we commanded you, that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing” (1 Thessalonians 4:10-12). Being industrious translates down to two things: heart and effort! Paul exhorted, “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the…