2. Diligence makes one worthy of emulation.

- This is so because diligence creates formidability and such people are looked up to.

- Formidability is defined as the state of causing fear ,dread ,awe or admiration as a result of size ,strength or some other impressive

quality.

*1Corinthians11:1(KJV),

. Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ..

*1Corinthians4:16 (KJV),

.Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me..

*Hebrews12:13

*Hebrews12:1

-Diligence is the only way to gain prominence in your field.

-It takes grace to make the most of your time and let your works produce results.

*1Corinthians15:10

3. Diligence builds character and personality

-Character is defined as strength of mind ,resolution, independence, individuality and great moral strength.

-When you are diligent ,you have a strong resolve to achieve something thus this resolve will influence your actions ,attitudes, speech

and your individuality as a person.

-Character is judged in action and personality in standard of speech.

-It is easy to tell whether or not a person is diligent simply through their daily habits ,for actions speak louder than mere words.

*Isaiah50:7

*Luke7:35

*1Peter1:7

4. Diligence prepares you adequately for ministry

-The impact that a ministry makes is dependent upon the detail placed during the period of preparation.

-Every glorious ministry undergoes preparation.

-Preparation is a never ending process, even if you have been in ministry for twenty years.

-Without preparation, one can never ascend to the next level in ministry ,the level that is dependent upon the fulfilment of destiny.

-A lack of diligence in ministry will prevent divine help from reaching you ,because to move to a new level, there are specific people God

brings into your life who possess what you need to advance in ministry, this is true for every other area of life.

-When you are adequately prepared, you will be well equipped to overcome all the challenges ahead.

*1Timothy 4:7-8

*1Timothy 4:14-16

*2Timothy 2:15-16

*1Peter 3:15

*1Peter 4:7

-Every ministry that must work must be worked upon.