Pro 16:26 | MHM | STEP | The Value of Hard Work This section teaches us the importance of working hard, not only in daily life but also in serving God. True effort must come from the heart, and it is needed because both our bodies and souls have constant needs. If we do not work, we will not have what we require. This is true for our physical needs as well as for our spiritual lives. Hard work also brings real rewards. When we work faithfully, we enjoy the results of our own efforts, and if we put effort into our relationship with God, He will bless us. v. 26 : A person who works hard does it to satisfy his own needs, because his hunger drives him to keep going. As the Bible says, If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat (2 Thessalonians 3:10 ). Our bodies and souls both need daily care, so we must be diligent every day. If we make serving God our main work, He will make sure we are truly blessed. We will be able to rejoice in our work and enjoy the results, as it says, you shall eat the labour of your hands (Psalm 128:2 ).

‏ Proverbs 16:26

The Value of Hard Work

This section teaches us the importance of working hard, not only in daily life but also in serving God. True effort must come from the heart, and it is needed because both our bodies and souls have constant needs. If we do not work, we will not have what we require. This is true for our physical needs as well as for our spiritual lives. Hard work also brings real rewards. When we work faithfully, we enjoy the results of our own efforts, and if we put effort into our relationship with God, He will bless us.

v. 26: A person who works hard does it to satisfy his own needs, because his hunger drives him to keep going. As the Bible says, If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat (2 Thessalonians 3:10 ^a). Our bodies and souls both need daily care, so we must be diligent every day. If we make serving God our main work, He will make sure we are truly blessed. We will be able to rejoice in our work and enjoy the results, as it says, you shall eat the labour of your hands (Psalm 128:2 ^b).