Seven
Basic
Stages
of Life
Skill Stage
(To Be Instilled During the
Ages Twelve to Twenty Years)
Focuses on Self-Control
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DILIGENCE
vs
Slothfulness
What is
Diligence?
.
Visualizing
each task as a special assignment from
the Lord
and using all my energies to accomplish it.
DILIGENCE
It's related to the motivational gift of Teaching
Scripture Text:
"And whatever
ye do, do it heartily, as unto the
Lord,
and not unto men." - Colossians 3:23
Some of
the Attributes:
| 1.
2. 3. 4. |
Seeing
each chore as a special assignment from the Lord and doing everything to
complete it.
Learning to study the Scriptures for accurate insight and interpretation. Relating all other learning around the truth of scripture. Applying energy and concentration to assigned tastes. |
Questions
to ask yourself:
| 1.
2. 3. |
When
you study or work do you anticipate that God will evaluate it?
Do you study or work in order to honor the name and reputation of Christ? Are you alert to details that indicate mastery of you are doing? |
Projects
and Bible Study Questrions to help instill this quality:
| 1.
2. 3. 4. |
How did
Jesus demonstrate diligence?
Read Proverbs 4:23. Read 2 Peter 1:5-8. Look up Scriptures about slothfulness and a slothful person. |
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Qualities Index
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