What Scripture says about due diligence?
Proverbs 12:24
We read in Proverbs 12:27: “Diligence is man's precious possession.” Proverbs 21:5 amplifies: “The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty.” Consider these additional words of wisdom about diligence in Proverbs: Wisdom says, “I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently will find me” (Proverbs 8:17).
2 Peter 1:5-7 King James Version (KJV)
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
It is a spiritual virtue and a key ingredient required for success in life. It is the persistent, determined, constant and earnest effort to complete a task. Diligence is the platform for excellence. Until the spirit of diligence comes into play, excellence never becomes a reality (Proverbs 6:6; 1 Timothy 5:6).
Proverbs 13:4 – “The soul of the lazy man desires, and has nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.” The lazy man desires what hard working people want: house, food, vacations, money for college and retirement. But the lazy man's desires remain unsatisfied, while the diligent gain wealth.
As used in Hebrews 11:6, it means to zealously seek for something with all of one's heart, strength, and might. It conveys the idea of being hard-working, attentive, busy, constant, and persistent in one's devotion to what he or she is doing.
Proverbs 8:17 "I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me." Given his extensive knowledge of both romance and virtue, Solomon knew how many similarities the two shared. These similarities are what birthed the language of Proverbs 7 and 8.
PRAYER FOR THE VIRTUE OF DILIGENCE
May our experience of difficulties and downfall never take our vision from achieving what you desire to accomplish for ourselves, for others and for your Kingdom. And, by your grace, may we find the fruits of salvation which we have labored diligently here on earth.
Proverbs 27:23 In-Context
23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; 24 for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.
Diligence--To the Things of God speaks to people who desire to work hard to reach their desired destinations both in their day-to-day lives and in their pursuit of the kingdom of God.
What are the 3 principles of due diligence?
Below, we take a closer look at the three elements that comprise human rights due diligence – identify and assess, prevent and mitigate and account –, quoting from the Guiding Principles.
- legal due diligence.
- financial due diligence.
- commercial due diligence.
The Bottom Line
Due diligence is a process or effort to collect and analyze information before making a decision or conducting a transaction so a party is not held legally liable for any loss or damage. The term applies to many situations but most notably to business transactions.
In Romans 8:18 Paul says, “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us.” Notice the words “suffering” and “present time.” Christianity does not give us a free pass from suffering.
ESV Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. NIV Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
Isaiah 60:22 A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the LORD will hasten it in his time. What do you want to see and when do you want to see it? As to what you want to see, you may have dreams, ambitions, or goals regarding a relationship, your finances, or some plan you have made.
Hebrews 11:6 says that God “…is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” According to this verse, even God rewards diligence. In fact, He only rewards those who diligently seek Him, which means people with a lazy, lethargic, do-nothing, “take-it-easy” attitude will never be greatly rewarded by the Lord.
1. a. : steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity. showed great diligence in tracking down the story. He had earned universal respect for his integrity, fairness, and diligence.
Of course not. There are plenty of non-believers who are diligent. Diligence is a trait that can be learned. However, for those who know Christ, they have the added helper of the Holy Spirit.
ESV And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you. NIV Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
What is Jeremiah 29 12?
Jeremiah 29:12 In-Context
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 13 For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
Firstly, Proverbs 14:23 states, "In all toil, there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty." This verse emphasizes the importance of putting in the effort and hard work to achieve success. Without diligence and hard work, we cannot expect to attain a fruitful outcome.
Several Hebrew and Greek words are translated diligence in the Bible. They communicate such concepts as rising early; searching out with painstaking effort; being earnest, eager, and determined; working swiftly, skillfully, and efficiently; and pursuing a task promptly and energetically.
