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how might this ancient wisdom on diligence apply to digital work and non physical labor?

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Proverbs 10:4-5

He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.

The book of Proverbs is a collection of ancient Israelite wisdom sayings, offering practical advice for living a good and successful life. These verses come from a section contrasting the outcomes of diligence and laziness.

What does 'diligence' mean in the context of digital work and how does it shape what we produce or achieve?

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  • Proverbs 6:6-8

    This passage also praises the foresight and sustained effort of the diligent, using the ant as an example.

  • Colossians 3:23-24

    This New Testament passage broadens the motivation for work, encouraging believers to work heartily as for the Lord.

  • Ecclesiastes 9:10a

    This verse advises doing whatever your hand finds to do with your might, emphasizing commitment in the present.

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