Bible Quiz – ‘Labour’
True
or False Questions
Instructions: Read
each statement carefully and decide whether it is True or False. The answers
and biblical references are provided after the complete quiz. References
indicate the Bible passage, not the verse text.
Quiz
Questions
1. God commanded
Adam to dress and keep the Garden of Eden before the Fall.
2. The Bible teaches
that a person who labours with his hands has no opportunity to help those in
need.
3. The labour of the
righteous tends to life.
4. The book of
Proverbs teaches that a little sleep and a little slumber are always signs of
wisdom.
5. The Apostle Paul
encouraged believers to work with their own hands.
6. The Bible teaches
that whatever a person does in word or deed should be done heartily, as unto
the Lord.
7. Solomon taught
that the sleep of a labouring man is sweet.
8. The Apostle Paul
taught that those who refuse to work should nevertheless be given food without
correction.
9. The Bible
compares the sluggard to a man who lacks understanding.
10. The labour of
the foolish wearies every one of them.
11. Jesus taught
that the labourer is unworthy of his hire.
12. The Bible
encourages believers to be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work
of the Lord.
13. The Bible
teaches that a person can always determine the outcome of his labour,
regardless of circumstances.
14. The Apostle Paul
described his ministry as involving labour and travail.
15. The Bible
teaches that diligent hands bring poverty, while idle hands bring riches.
16. The book of
Proverbs teaches that the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
17. The Bible
teaches that believers should not grow weary in well-doing.
18. The Apostle Paul
taught that he laboured more abundantly than all the other apostles, but
attributed his achievement entirely to his own strength.
19. The Bible warns
that those who sow sparingly will also reap sparingly.
20. The Bible
teaches that labour in the Lord is not in vain.
Answers
and Biblical References
1. True — Reference:
Genesis 2:15
2. False —
Reference: Ephesians 4:28. The Bible encourages people to labour honestly so
that they may have something to give to those in need.
3. True — Reference:
Proverbs 10:16
4. False —
Reference: Proverbs 6:6–11. The passage uses the ant to teach diligence and
warns against laziness.
5. True — Reference:
1 Thessalonians 4:11–12
6. True — Reference:
Colossians 3:17, 23
7. True — Reference:
Ecclesiastes 5:12
8. False —
Reference: 2 Thessalonians 3:10–12. Paul instructed that those unwilling to
work should not eat and urged them to work quietly.
9. True — Reference:
Proverbs 24:30–34
10. True —
Reference: Ecclesiastes 10:15
11. False —
Reference: Luke 10:7. Jesus taught that the labourer is worthy of his hire.
12. True —
Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:58
13. False —
Reference: Ecclesiastes 9:11. The race is not always to the swift, nor the
battle to the strong; circumstances affect outcomes.
14. True —
Reference: 1 Thessalonians 2:9; 2 Thessalonians 3:8
15. False —
Reference: Proverbs 10:4. The passage teaches that a slack hand causes poverty,
while the hand of the diligent makes rich.
16. True —
Reference: Proverbs 13:4
17. True —
Reference: Galatians 6:9
18. False —
Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:10. Paul acknowledged his abundant labour but
credited the grace of God working with him.
19. True —
Reference: 2 Corinthians 9:6
20. True —
Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:58
Bible Quiz – ‘Labour’
Level
2: True or False Questions
Instructions: Read
each statement carefully and decide whether it is True or False. These
questions are slightly more challenging and test a deeper knowledge of biblical
teachings about labour, diligence, responsibility, reward, and service. The
answers and biblical references are provided after the complete quiz.
References indicate the Bible passage, not the verse text.
Quiz
Questions
1. The book of
Proverbs teaches that the plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance.
2. Solomon concluded
that all labour and every skilful work are motivated solely by a person's love
for his neighbour.
3. The Apostle Paul
taught that believers should work with their own hands so that they might walk
honestly toward those who are outside the church.
4. According to
Ecclesiastes, there is profit in all labour, but mere talk tends only to
poverty.
5. The Bible teaches
that a person who labours wisely will never experience disappointment or loss.
6. Paul reminded the
Ephesian elders that he had worked with his own hands to supply his necessities
and those who were with him.
7. The book of
Proverbs teaches that the desire of the slothful kills him because his hands
refuse to labour.
8. Jesus taught that
the harvest is plentiful but the labourers are few.
9. The Apostle Paul
instructed Timothy that a farmer who labours should be the first to partake of
the fruits.
10. According to
Ecclesiastes, two people labouring together have no advantage over one person
working alone.
11. The Bible
teaches that a diligent person should avoid making plans and depend entirely on
unexpected opportunities.
12. In the parable
of the talents, the servant who received five talents traded with them and
gained five more.
13. The servant who
received one talent was commended by his master for preserving the money
safely.
14. The Apostle Paul
described his ministry as involving labour and weariness, including working
night and day.
15. The Bible
teaches that God forgets the labour of love shown by believers toward His name.
16. The book of
Proverbs compares a slothful person to vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the
eyes.
17. Paul taught that
believers should labour so that they may support the weak and remember the
words of the Lord Jesus concerning giving.
18. According to
Ecclesiastes, a person who loves silver will always be satisfied with the
wealth he accumulates.
19. The Bible
teaches that a person should not muzzle the ox that treads out the corn.
20. The Apostle Paul
taught that every believer's work will be evaluated, and that the quality of
each person's work will be revealed.
21. In the parable
of the labourers in the vineyard, those hired at the eleventh hour received no
payment because they had worked for less time.
22. The Bible
teaches that the hand of the diligent shall bear rule, while the slothful shall
be under tribute.
23. Solomon taught
that the sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eats little or much.
24. The Apostle Paul
instructed believers to work quietly and eat their own bread rather than live
in idleness.
25. The Bible
teaches that earthly labour is the only kind of work that can have eternal
significance.
Answers
and Biblical References
1. True — Reference:
Proverbs 21:5
2. False —
Reference: Ecclesiastes 4:4. Solomon observed that labour and skilful work can
be driven by rivalry and envy of others.
3. True — Reference:
1 Thessalonians 4:11–12
4. False —
Reference: Proverbs 14:23. This passage teaches that in all labour there is
profit, but the talk of the lips tends only to penury. The statement
incorrectly attributes this teaching to Ecclesiastes.
5. False —
Reference: Ecclesiastes 9:11. Wisdom and diligence do not guarantee success in
every circumstance, because time and chance affect everyone.
6. True — Reference:
Acts 20:33–35
7. True — Reference:
Proverbs 21:25
8. True — Reference:
Matthew 9:37–38; Luke 10:2
9. True — Reference:
2 Timothy 2:6
10. False —
Reference: Ecclesiastes 4:9–10. Two are better than one because they have a
good reward for their labour and can help each other when one falls.
11. False —
Reference: Proverbs 21:5. The Bible commends diligent planning rather than
careless dependence on chance.
12. True —
Reference: Matthew 25:14–17
13. False —
Reference: Matthew 25:24–30. The master condemned the servant who buried his
talent instead of putting it to use.
14. True —
Reference: 1 Thessalonians 2:9; 2 Thessalonians 3:8
15. False —
Reference: Hebrews 6:10. God is not unrighteous to forget the believers' work
and labour of love shown toward His name.
16. True —
Reference: Proverbs 10:26
17. True —
Reference: Acts 20:34–35
18. False —
Reference: Ecclesiastes 5:10. The lover of silver is not satisfied with silver,
and the lover of abundance is not satisfied with increase.
19. True —
Reference: Deuteronomy 25:4; 1 Corinthians 9:9–10; 1 Timothy 5:18
20. True —
Reference: 1 Corinthians 3:12–15
21. False —
Reference: Matthew 20:1–16. In the parable, the labourers hired at the eleventh
hour received the same agreed payment as those hired earlier.
22. True —
Reference: Proverbs 12:24
23. True —
Reference: Ecclesiastes 5:12
24. True —
Reference: 2 Thessalonians 3:11–12
25. False —
Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:58; Colossians 3:23–24. The Bible teaches that
labour done faithfully in the Lord is not in vain and that believers serve the
Lord Christ.
End of Bible Quiz –
‘Labour’ (Level 2: True or False).
Bible Quiz – ‘Labour’
Level
3: True or False Questions
Instructions: Read
each statement carefully and decide whether it is True or False. This
advanced-level quiz explores deeper biblical teachings about labour, diligence,
stewardship, spiritual service, perseverance, accountability, and eternal
reward.
The answers and
biblical references are provided after all the questions. References indicate
the Bible passage, not the verse text.
Quiz
Questions
1. Solomon observed
that the profit of the earth is for all, and that even the king is served by
the field.
2. The Bible teaches
that labour is profitable only when a person receives immediate financial
rewards.
3. In his letter to
the Corinthians, Paul explained that he planted, Apollos watered, but God gave
the increase.
4. The Apostle Paul
taught that every Christian must earn a living exclusively through manual
labour.
5. According to
Proverbs, the thoughts of the diligent tend only to abundance, while haste
tends to poverty.
6. Paul reminded the
Thessalonian believers that he worked night and day so that he would not be a
financial burden to them while preaching the gospel.
7. In the parable of
the talents, the master judged each servant according to the amount of money
originally entrusted to him, regardless of what he accomplished.
8. The Bible teaches
that the fear of the Lord and diligence are compatible principles in a person's
work and conduct.
9. Solomon concluded
that it is good and fitting for a person to eat, drink, and enjoy the good of
all his labour during the days God gives him.
10. The Apostle Paul
taught that spiritual leaders who labour in preaching and teaching may be
worthy of particular honour.
11. According to
Ecclesiastes, the dead have no further share in anything done under the sun.
12. The Bible
teaches that a person's labour can be profitable even when it is motivated by
envy and rivalry.
13. Paul declared
that he laboured more abundantly than all the other apostles, while
acknowledging that it was the grace of God working with him.
14. In the parable
of the vineyard labourers, Jesus taught that the kingdom of heaven operates
strictly according to the principle that the longest-working person must always
receive the greatest payment.
15. The Bible warns
that those who sow to the flesh will reap corruption, while those who sow to
the Spirit will reap life everlasting.
16. According to
Proverbs, the soul of the sluggard desires something but has nothing because
his hands refuse to labour.
17. The Apostle Paul
taught that believers should perform their work only when their earthly
supervisors are watching them.
18. The Bible
presents the diligent ant as an example of preparation, industry, and
foresight.
19. Solomon taught
that the enjoyment of labour is entirely independent of God's provision and
blessing.
20. Paul taught that
every person's work will be tested by fire, revealing its quality and enduring
value.
21. The Bible
teaches that faithfulness in small responsibilities has no bearing on a
person's suitability for greater responsibilities.
22. According to
Hebrews, God is unrighteous if He remembers the work of love performed by His
people.
23. Paul instructed
believers not to grow weary in doing good because they would reap in due season
if they did not faint.
24. The Bible
teaches that a person who works diligently is exempt from the need for wisdom,
counsel, and sound judgment.
25. In the book of
Daniel, Daniel distinguished himself through an excellent spirit, leading the
king to consider setting him over the whole kingdom.
26. The Apostle Paul
taught that believers should labour in order to become rich, regardless of the
moral consequences.
27. Jesus taught
that the harvest is plentiful but the labourers are few, and He instructed His
disciples to pray for labourers to be sent into the harvest.
28. The Bible
teaches that all earthly labour is meaningless and that believers should
therefore abandon their responsibilities.
29. Paul encouraged
the Corinthians to be steadfast, unmovable, and always abounding in the work of
the Lord because their labour in the Lord is not in vain.
30. The Bible
teaches that a person's motives, faithfulness, and manner of labour matter to
God, not merely the outward appearance of success.
Answers
and Biblical References
1. True — Reference:
Ecclesiastes 5:9
2. False —
Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:58; Galatians 6:9. Scripture encourages
perseverance in faithful labour even when its rewards are not immediately
visible.
3. True — Reference:
1 Corinthians 3:5–9
4. False —
Reference: 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12; 1 Timothy 5:17–18. The Bible encourages
responsible work but does not require every Christian to earn a living
exclusively through manual labour.
5. False —
Reference: Proverbs 21:5. The passage teaches that the plans of the diligent
tend toward abundance, while haste tends toward poverty. The statement
incorrectly says that the thoughts of the diligent tend only to abundance.
6. True — Reference:
1 Thessalonians 2:9; 2 Thessalonians 3:8
7. False —
Reference: Matthew 25:14–30. The master evaluated the servants according to
their stewardship and what they did with what had been entrusted to them, not
merely the original amounts.
8. True — Reference:
Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 10:4–5
9. True — Reference:
Ecclesiastes 5:18–20
10. True —
Reference: 1 Timothy 5:17–18
11. True —
Reference: Ecclesiastes 9:5–6, 10. Solomon describes the dead as having no
further participation in the activities and affairs of earthly life.
12. True —
Reference: Ecclesiastes 4:4. Solomon observed that much labour and skilful work
can arise from envy of one's neighbour, although such motivation is not
presented as an ideal.
13. True —
Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:10
14. False —
Reference: Matthew 20:1–16. Jesus' parable emphasises the landowner's
generosity and the principles of the kingdom of heaven, rather than an absolute
rule that payment must always be proportional to hours worked.
15. True —
Reference: Galatians 6:7–9
16. True —
Reference: Proverbs 21:25
17. False —
Reference: Colossians 3:22–24; Ephesians 6:5–8. Paul instructed servants to
work sincerely, not merely when observed by their earthly masters, remembering
that they ultimately serve the Lord.
18. True —
Reference: Proverbs 6:6–8
19. False —
Reference: Ecclesiastes 2:24–26. Solomon recognised that the ability to enjoy
one's labour is a gift from God.
20. True —
Reference: 1 Corinthians 3:11–15
21. False —
Reference: Luke 16:10–12. Jesus taught that faithfulness in little things is
connected with faithfulness in greater responsibilities.
22. False —
Reference: Hebrews 6:10. The passage teaches that God is not unrighteous to
forget the work and labour of love shown toward His name.
23. True —
Reference: Galatians 6:9
24. False —
Reference: Proverbs 15:22; Proverbs 24:3–6. Diligence does not eliminate the
need for wisdom, planning, counsel, and understanding.
25. True —
Reference: Daniel 6:1–3
26. False —
Reference: Proverbs 10:2; Proverbs 11:1. Scripture condemns dishonest gain and
unjust dealings rather than endorsing wealth at any moral cost.
27. True —
Reference: Matthew 9:37–38; Luke 10:2
28. False —
Reference: Colossians 3:23–24; 1 Corinthians 15:58. Scripture encourages
believers to fulfil their responsibilities faithfully and teaches that labour
performed in the Lord is not in vain.
29. True —
Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:58
30. True —
Reference: 1 Samuel 16:7; Colossians 3:23–24; 1 Corinthians 4:2. Scripture
emphasises the heart, service to the Lord, and faithfulness in the
responsibilities entrusted to each person.
Reflection:
Labour That Honours God
Labour is more than
the means by which we earn a living. In the light of Scripture, it is an
opportunity to exercise stewardship, develop character, serve others, and
honour God. Whether our responsibilities involve business, employment,
ministry, family care, or acts of service, our work can become an expression of
faithfulness.
The Bible teaches us
that diligence matters, but so do our motives. A person may work tirelessly for
wealth, recognition, or rivalry, yet overlook the greater purpose of serving
God and benefiting others. Conversely, work performed honestly, patiently, and
with a sincere heart can have lasting value even when its rewards are not
immediately apparent.
We must also
remember that diligence does not guarantee earthly success in every
circumstance. Wisdom, preparation, and perseverance are essential, but the
final outcome is not always within our control. Our responsibility is to work
faithfully with the opportunities and abilities God has entrusted to us,
leaving the results in His hands.
The parable of the
talents reminds us that we are accountable for how we use what we receive. We
should not bury our abilities through fear, neglect our responsibilities
through laziness, or compromise our integrity in pursuit of success. Instead,
we should cultivate the gifts God has given us and use them wisely.
First Corinthians
15:58 offers a fitting conclusion: faithful labour in the Lord is not in vain.
This truth encourages us to persevere when progress seems slow, when
recognition is absent, or when our efforts appear unnoticed.
Reflection
questions:
- Am I diligent and faithful in the
responsibilities God has entrusted to me?
- Are my motives for working shaped
by service and integrity, or by envy and the desire for recognition?
- How can I use my skills,
resources, and opportunities to benefit others?
- Am I willing to persevere in
doing what is right even when the results are delayed?
May our labour be
marked by diligence, guided by wisdom, strengthened by faith, and directed
toward the glory of God.
Call
to Action
Put your faith into
action through faithful labour!
Choose one responsibility
in your personal life, workplace, business, or ministry that deserves greater
attention. Take a practical step today to fulfil it with diligence, honesty,
and a sincere heart.
Remember the
principle taught in Colossians 3:23–24: work heartily, as unto the Lord.
If this Bible quiz
has encouraged you, share it with your family, friends, Bible study group, or
church fellowship to help others grow in their understanding of God's Word.
Continue studying
the Scriptures, practising what you learn, and encouraging others to live
faithfully.
Your labour matters.
Work faithfully, serve willingly, and trust God with the results.
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