Industriousness
Key Bible Verse
"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,"
Colossians 3:23
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Definitions
Practical
constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied
Biblical
Applying myself to every task vigorously and efficiently with all of the strength God has given me
Webster's Original (1828)
linkINDUS'TRIOUS, adjective [Latin industrius, from industria.]
1. Diligent in business or study; constantly, regularly or habitually occupied in business; assiduous; opposed to slothful and idle.
Frugal and industrious men are commonly friendly to the established government.
2. Diligent in a particular pursuit, or to a particular end; opposed to remiss or slack; as industrious to accomplish a journey, or to reconcile contending parties.
3. Given to industry; characterized by diligence; as an industrious life.
4. Careful; assiduous; as the industrious application of knowing men.
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