Christ, an example Mr 1:35; Lu 2:49
REQUIRED BY GOD IN
Seeking him 1Ch 22:19; Heb 11:6
Hearkening to him Isa 55:2
Striving after perfection Php 3:13,14
Cultivating Christian graces 2Pe 1:5
Keeping the souls De 4:9
Keeping the heart Pr 4:23
Labours of love Heb 6:10-12
Following every good work 1Ti 5:10
Guarding against defilement Heb 12:15
Seeking to be found spotless 2Pe 3:14
Making our call, &c, sure 2Pe 1:10
Self-examination Ps 77:6
Lawful business Pr 27:23; Ec 9:10
Teaching religion 2Ti 4:2; Jude 1:3
Instructing children De 11:19
Discharging official duties De 19:18
Saints should abound in 2Co 8:7
IN THE SERVICE OF GOD
Should be preserved in 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
Favour Pr 11:27
Illustrated Pr 6:6-8
Exemplified
Jacob Ge 31:40
Ruth Ru 2:17
Hezekiah 2Ch 31:21
Nehemiah, &c Ne 4:6
Psalmist Ps 119:60
Apostles Ac 5:42
Apollos Ac 18:25
Titus 2Co 8:22
Paul 1Th 2:9
Onesiphorus 2Ti 1:17