Introduction:
Managing time is a concept that, while not explicitly named in the Bible, is deeply rooted in its teachings. The Scriptures provide guidance on the wise use of time, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing spiritual growth, work, rest, and service to others. The Bible encourages believers to be diligent stewards of the time God has given them, recognizing its fleeting nature and eternal significance.

Biblical Foundations:
The Bible underscores the brevity and preciousness of time. In Psalm 90:12, Moses prays, "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." This verse highlights the need for awareness of life's temporal nature and the pursuit of wisdom in how we spend our days. Similarly, James 4:14 reminds us, "You do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes."

Work and Diligence:
Scripture encourages a diligent approach to work, viewing it as a means to honor God and serve others. Colossians 3:23-24 instructs, "Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men, because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." This passage emphasizes working with integrity and purpose, recognizing that our efforts are ultimately for the Lord.

Rest and Sabbath:
The Bible also acknowledges the necessity of rest. The concept of the Sabbath, introduced in Genesis 2:2-3, where God rested on the seventh day, establishes a pattern for human rest. Exodus 20:8-10 commands, "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God." This principle encourages believers to balance work with rest, ensuring time for physical renewal and spiritual reflection.

Prioritizing Spiritual Growth:
Time management in the biblical sense involves prioritizing spiritual growth and devotion. Ephesians 5:15-16 advises, "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." This passage calls for intentional living, urging believers to seize opportunities for spiritual development and service.

Service to Others:
The Bible teaches that managing time includes serving others. Galatians 6:9-10 exhorts, "Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith." This encourages believers to allocate time for acts of kindness and service, reflecting Christ's love in their communities.

Avoiding Procrastination and Idleness:
Scripture warns against procrastination and idleness, advocating for a proactive and industrious lifestyle. Proverbs 6:6-11 uses the example of the ant to illustrate the value of hard work and preparation, warning against the consequences of laziness. Similarly, 2 Thessalonians 3:10 states, "If anyone is not willing to work, neither shall he eat," emphasizing the importance of contributing productively to society.

Conclusion:
The Bible provides a comprehensive framework for managing time, encouraging believers to live purposefully, work diligently, rest appropriately, and prioritize spiritual and communal responsibilities. By aligning their use of time with biblical principles, Christians can honor God and fulfill their calling in every aspect of life.Psalm 90:12
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to wisdom.
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Ephesians 5:16
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
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Colossians 4:5
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
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Ephesians 5:15
See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
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The Kingdom of God.
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Chapter three
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The Preface
... a broken reed to trust to, none knowing whether he shall have time or grace ... the
encounter to which it is brought; that besides the unskillful managing of those ...
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The Epistle of the Same Phileas of Thmuis to Meletius, Bishop of ...
... For every one shall have enough to do in managing his own parish, and in finding ...
of our sainted fathers and those who have been taken to Christ time after time ...
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The Life of Mr. John Dickson.
... questioned what pleasure, what delight, and what liberty they had in managing that
hazardous task ... upon it as genius loci, that God sensibly at that time was in ...
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Examine Yourself Whether Ye be in the Faith; Prove Your Own Selves ...
... 2. Unless persons try their hearts by the reality of things, they are constantly
subject to delusion, and are all the time managing to delude themselves. ...
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Of the Obligation of the English Benedictines to the Mission...
... indeed it is worthy both of their prudence and zeal,"by a right managing whereof
they ... Yet even in that case, if they find that much time cannot be spent in ...
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Empedocles; his Twofold Cause; Tenet of Transmigration.
... advanced likewise many statements respecting the nature of demons, to the effect
that, being very numerous, they pass their time in managing earthly concerns. ...
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Superiors Ought Carefully to Examine the Dispositions of those ...
... virtuous and fit souls into communities, must be continued in the managing and
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