47+ Bible Verses About Working and the Workplace

In our day-to-day hustle, the quest for meaning and direction in our work and workplace often leaves many yearning for guidance. The Holy Bible, a cornerstone of the Christian faith, is replete with wisdom and teachings about labor, ethics, and the spirit of dedication.

It provides a treasure of 49 enlightening verses and 7 profound quotes, providing deeper layers of understanding. These verses and quotes collectively weave a tapestry of values, ethics, and purpose. For a comprehensive grasp of work from a Christian perspective, immerse yourself in the following words.

God's Design and Purpose for Work

"And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it."

- Genesis 2:15

"In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return."

- Genesis 3:19

"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men."

- Colossians 3:23

"Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth."

- Ephesians 4:28

"The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat."

- Proverbs 13:4

"Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established."

- Proverbs 16:3

"Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?"

- Ecclesiastes 3:22

The Value of Hard Work and Diligence

"Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men."

- Proverbs 22:29

"He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich."

- Proverbs 10:4

"Labor not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom."

- Proverbs 23:4

"The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much: but the abundance of the rich will not suffer him to sleep."

- Ecclesiastes 5:12

"Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase."

- Proverbs 13:11

"Be not weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."

- Galatians 6:9

"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord."

- 1 Corinthians 15:58

Integrity and Honesty in the Workplace

"A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold."

- Proverbs 22:1

"Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight."

- Proverbs 12:22

"Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good."

- Proverbs 20:23

"Provide things honest in the sight of all men."

- Romans 12:17

"Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right."

- Proverbs 16:8

"The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him."

- Proverbs 20:7

"He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known."

- Proverbs 10:9

Rest and the Importance of Sabbaths

"Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy."

- Exodus 20:8

"Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work."

- Exodus 20:9-10a

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

- Matthew 11:28

"And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath."

- Mark 2:27

"And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made."

- Genesis 2:2

"There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his."

- Hebrews 4:9-10

"It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep."

- Psalm 127:2

Stewardship and Responsibility

"Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful."

- 1 Corinthians 4:2

"His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things."

- Matthew 25:21a

"The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein."

- Psalm 24:1

"Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate."

- 1 Timothy 6:17-18

"Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver."

- 2 Corinthians 9:7

"And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it."

- Genesis 1:28a

"He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much."

- Luke 16:10

Relationships and Behavior towards Co-workers

"Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves."

- Philippians 2:3

"Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another."

- Romans 12:10

"With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love."

- Ephesians 4:2

"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath."

- James 1:19

"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger."

- Proverbs 15:1

"And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise."

- Luke 6:31

"By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another."

- John 13:35

Trust in God During Challenges

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."

- Proverbs 3:5-6

"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

- Philippians 4:19

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."

- 1 Peter 5:7

"Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?"

- Luke 12:24

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."

- Isaiah 26:3

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."

- Philippians 4:6

"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters."

- Psalm 23:1-2

Hard Work and Diligence

"Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men."

- Proverbs 22:29

"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest."

- Ecclesiastes 9:10

"The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat."

- Proverbs 13:4

"Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established."

- Proverbs 16:3

"He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich."

- Proverbs 10:4

"In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury."

- Proverbs 14:23

"He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding."

- Proverbs 12:11

Christian Quotes

"Work as if you were to live a hundred years, pray as if you were to die tomorrow."

- Benjamin Franklin

"The best way to do ourselves good is to be doing good to others; the best way to gather is to scatter."

- Thomas Brooks

"God does not need your good works, but your neighbor does."

- Martin Luther

"Our work is the instrument of our sanctification. If we carry out our work with love, with enthusiasm, with spirit of service, it becomes a genuine spiritual activity."

- Josemaría Escrivá

"Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it."

- Buddha

"Heaven is blessed with perfect rest but the blessing of earth is toil."

- Henry van Dyke

"Work is the meat of life, pleasure the dessert."

- B. C. Forbes

Conclusion

As Christians, our approach to work should be driven by diligence, integrity, and a commitment to glorify God in all our endeavors. The Bible reminds us that through trust in God, hard work, honesty, perseverance, and wisdom, we can navigate workplace challenges while being a light unto others.

May these verses and quotes guide and inspire you in your professional journey, reminding you of the eternal perspective that work, when done in service to God and others, becomes a sacred calling.

As we toil in our daily vocations, let us remember the words of Scripture:

"Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."

- Galatians 6:9

"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men."

- Colossians 3:23

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

- Matthew 5:16