To be diligent means to be hardworking. One uncompromising principle of success is hard work. There’s no substitute for diligence. We must understand that success is dependent on the grace of God, in conjunction with hard work. Without diligence, we make the grace of God of no effect - we frustrate the grace. Success goes beyond desire. You must find out what it takes to get there and put in the work. 1 Corinthians 15:10, Galatians 2:20-21,Proverbs 22:29, Proverbs 12:24