In what ways can we apply the diligence shown in 1 Chronicles 4:37? The Text at a Glance 1 Chronicles 4:37: “Ziza son of Shiphi, son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah.” Why Diligence Matters - God includes precise names to show every person and act count in His plan. - Meticulous records preserve identity and highlight faithfulness across generations (Genesis 17:7; Psalm 78:5-7). - Diligence honors covenant promises and equips the next generation to walk securely in them. Practical Ways to Mirror This Diligence Personal walk • Keep a written journal of answered prayer and Scripture insights (Psalm 102:18). • Guard daily Bible-reading appointments as firmly as any work meeting (Joshua 1:8). Family life • Share your spiritual heritage—conversion stories, baptisms, key prayers answered (Deuteronomy 6:6-9). • Maintain orderly routines—mealtimes, chores, family worship—to model consistency (Proverbs 31:27). Church service • Record ministry goals and review them quarterly for faithful stewardship (1 Corinthians 4:2). • Disciple newer believers, passing Truth on “to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (2 Timothy 2:2). Work and witness • Perform tasks “wholeheartedly, as for the Lord” (Colossians 3:23). • Keep finances orderly—budget, save, give—demonstrating integrity (Proverbs 13:11). Additional Scriptural Encouragement • Proverbs 10:4—“Idle hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.” • Galatians 6:9—“Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” • 2 Peter 1:5-7—add “all diligence” to your faith through virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly affection, and love. • 1 Corinthians 15:58—“be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord.” Putting It into Practice Today - Start a faith journal; note one evidence of God’s faithfulness daily. - Choose one household routine to streamline; follow a checklist for 30 days. - Volunteer for a specific church task and carry it out faithfully for a season. - Meet monthly with a younger believer to invest in their growth. The same diligence that preserved a forgotten genealogy can safeguard our testimony, strengthen families, and advance the gospel—one faithful step at a time. |
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