→ Jesus an example of Mr 1:35; Lu 2:49
→ Required by God in seeking him 1Ch 22:19; Heb 11:6
→ Listening to him Isa 55:2
→ Striving after perfection Php 3:13,14
→ Cultivating proper behaviors of a true Christian 2Pe 1:5
→ Keeping the soul De 4:9
→ Keeping the heart Pr 4:23
→ Labors of love Heb 6:10-12
→ Following every good work 1Ti 3:10
→ Guarding against defilement Heb 12:15
→ Seeking to be found spotless 2Pe 3:14
→ Making our calling sure 2Pe 1:10
→ Self-examination Ps 77:6
→ Lawful business Pr 27:23; Ec 9:10
→ Preserving “the faith” through teaching 2Ti 4:2; Jude 1:3
→ Instructing children De 6:7; 11:19
→ Discharging official duties De 19:18
→ Saints should abound in 2Co 8:7
→ Required in the service of God Joh 9:4; Ga 6:9
→ Is not in vain 1Co 15:58
→ Preserves from evil Ex 15:26
→ Leads to assured hope Heb 6:11
→ God rewards De 11:14; Heb 11:6
→ In temporal matters leads to favor Pr 11:27
→ FIGURATIVE Pr 6:6-8
- Exemplified
Ruth Ru 2:17