Topical Bible Study

Industry

61 scripture references across 3 subtopics — Nave's Topical Bible

Overview

The Bible celebrates industry as a reflection of God's character and a pathway to blessing. The portrait of the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31 demonstrates how diligent labor—in business, household management, and service to others—produces wealth, respect, and spiritual strength. Industry is not merely about activity but about purposeful, skillful work done with integrity and care.

Key Scriptures

"She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands" (Proverbs 31:13, NIV). "She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar" (Proverbs 31:14, NIV). "She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks" (Proverbs 31:17, NIV). "She sees that her trading is profitable" (Proverbs 31:18, NIV).

Application

Believers should pursue their work—whether in employment, business, or service—with diligence and excellence as an act of worship to God, knowing that honest industry brings provision and enables generosity toward others.

Scripture References 61 total

Characteristic of godly women

Proverbs 31:13 Proverbs 31:14 Proverbs 31:15 Proverbs 31:16 Proverbs 31:17 Proverbs 31:18 Proverbs 31:19 Proverbs 31:20 Proverbs 31:21 Proverbs 31:22 Proverbs 31:23 Proverbs 31:24 Proverbs 31:25 Proverbs 31:26 Proverbs 31:27 Proverbs 31:28 Proverbs 31:29 Proverbs 31:30 Proverbs 31:31

General references

1 Thessalonians 4:11 1 Thessalonians 4:12 2 Thessalonians 3:10 2 Thessalonians 3:11 2 Thessalonians 3:12 Ecclesiastes 2:10 Ecclesiastes 2:11 Ecclesiastes 2:17 Ecclesiastes 2:18 Ecclesiastes 2:19 Ecclesiastes 2:20 Ecclesiastes 2:21 Ecclesiastes 2:22 Proverbs 10:4 Proverbs 10:5 Proverbs 27:23 Proverbs 27:24 Proverbs 27:25 Proverbs 27:26 Proverbs 27:27 Proverbs 30:25 Proverbs 30:26 Proverbs 30:27 Proverbs 30:28 Proverbs 31:13 Proverbs 31:14 Proverbs 31:15 Proverbs 31:16 Proverbs 31:17 Proverbs 31:18 Proverbs 31:19 Proverbs 31:20 Proverbs 31:21 Proverbs 31:22 Proverbs 31:23 Proverbs 31:24 Proverbs 31:25 Proverbs 31:26 Proverbs 31:27

Illustrated

Proverbs 6:6 Proverbs 6:7 Proverbs 6:8
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