Work, Labor, and Sabbath

From The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
Work is a God-given calling done heartily as unto the Lord, balanced by sabbath rest as a creation pattern and gift.
Genesis 2:2-3

God rested on the seventh day and sanctified it — the creation sabbath.

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Exodus 20:8-11

Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

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Colossians 3:23-24

Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.

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2 Thessalonians 3:10-12

If any would not work, neither should he eat.

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Proverbs 6:6-11

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.

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Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.

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Ephesians 4:28

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands.

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Mark 2:27

The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath.

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Proverbs 13:4

The soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

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Genesis 3:17-19

In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread — work after the fall.

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1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands.

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Hebrews 4:9-11

There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.

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