Being Diligent in all you do

"Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich." Proverbs 10:4

This is one of my favorite verse's in the Bible when it comes to business. It needs no interpretation and is perfectly clear. Success is hard work and being the very best you can possibly be. Taking shortcuts and not doing your very best will result in failure. To be certain, lets define Diligence.

Diligence, as defined by wikipedia, means; •Diligence is a zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work, exemplified by a decisive work ethic, budgeting of one's time, monitoring one's own activities to guard against laziness, and putting forth full concentration in one's work. Diligence is usually promoted in work places.

Unfortunately, too many are staying home and waiting on the government to support there needs rather than working hard to support their families and becoming successful in the workplace. Our Heavenly Father can and will provide so much more than our government. Whereas the government helps the lazy, our Heavenly Father guarantees great success to those that are diligent in all they do.

Other versus concerning Diligence include:
"The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slack hand will be put to forced labor." Proverbs 12:24 If you do not work hard to build and have your own business, you will be forced to work for others. You control your own destiny and achievements.
"The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the soul of the diligent is made fat." Proverbs 13:4 The lazy will never be fulfilled and always wanting whereas the diligent will have a fulfilled soul and will want nothing.

Father help me to be diligent in all I do today so that I may be successful and pleasing in your eyes.